Intent to file suit within 60 days for violations of the Endangered Species Act

Yesterday, we provided the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) notice of our intent to file suit within 60 days for violations of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) resulting from its unpermitted operation of a new summer steelhead hatchery program in the Skykomish River.

“WDFW knowingly started a new hatchery program without the technical review, permitting, and public engagement that’s required by the Endangered Species Act and other laws”, said WFC Director Kurt Beardslee. “It’s simply unacceptable. WDFW’s Fish Program must stop breaching the public trust and acting as though they are above the law.”

Photo: Russ Ricketts


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