PinnedThe Salmon Fishing Current blog: Winter 2024–25 editionWashington salmon season setting is complex fishery management, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers…Dec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024
Restoring sagebrush habitat: a collaborative effort for wildlife recovery in North Central…Wildfires are an ever-present threat in the arid landscapes of North Central Washington, leaving behind scarred ecosystems that take years…Dec 30, 2024Dec 30, 2024
Cleaner waters, healthier fish: Science leads to improved ecosystem healthWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) scientists identified a major source of toxic contaminants affecting salmon in the…Dec 27, 2024Dec 27, 2024
Director’s Bulletin | Nov./Dec. 2024As we close out 2024, I am reflecting on all we have accomplished for fish and wildlife conservation this year.Dec 23, 2024Dec 23, 2024
New investments to promote a healthy, resilient Puget SoundPuget Sound will soon benefit from nearly $1.75 million in new investments to advance habitat recovery distributed by the Habitat Strategic…Dec 19, 20241Dec 19, 20241
Avian influenza cases increase in WashingtonUpdated Dec. 18, 2024 to add the confirmation of a second cougar in Clallam County with HPAI.Dec 11, 20241Dec 11, 20241
Hatchery program changes lead to new fishing opportunity at Banks LakeThousands of hatchery steelhead were released into the reservoir, adding diversity to an already dynamic fishery.Dec 9, 2024Dec 9, 2024
Record-breaking sockeye year in North Central WashingtonThis year proved to be exciting for sockeye in North Central Washington, with record numbers making their way upriver. So far this year…Nov 27, 2024Nov 27, 2024
Sturgeon fishing seasons open Jan. 1 in sections of the Columbia RiverThe Bonneville, Dalles, and John Day pools will open New Years Day.Nov 27, 2024Nov 27, 2024
Invasive zebra mussels detected on Marimo moss balls prompts collaborative responseIn August, a Renton fish wholesaler spotted suspicious mussels hitching a ride on Marimo moss balls, a popular aquarium and water garden…Nov 26, 2024Nov 26, 2024