Annual Washington state fisheries plan goes to federal review By Kimberly Cauvel, Skagit Valley Herald
Published: April 20, 2021, 7:41am
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The state Department of Fish & Wildlife announced late last week that it has reached a draft agreement with co-managing tribes for this year’s fisheries.
With continued low returns of chinook salmon, including for the Skagit and Stillaguamish rivers, river and marine fisheries within Puget Sound are expected to again be restricted.
“Setting seasons for Puget Sound is always a challenge … We worked very hard this year to preserve fishing opportunity where we could, while recognizing that conservation concerns will always impact everything we do,” Fish & Wildlife Intergovernmental Salmon Manager Kyle Adicks said in a news release.
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Oakland Zoo Launches ‘Taking Action Against the Illegal Wildlife Trade’ Campaign with New Exhibit
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Unveiling a new exhibit dedicated to the issue and outcomes caused by the illegal wildlife trade, the Zoo hopes to inspire the public to join the fight against this disastrous, widespread industry.
The new ‘Inside the Illegal Wildlife Trade’ 400 square foot exhibit opening, Wednesday April 7
We all have a responsibility. What we choose to eat, what we decide to buy, how we choose to spend our resources. Wildlife and the animals in the illegal wildlife trade, don’t have a voice. We need to be their voice
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Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today signed H.138,
An act relating to fiscal year 2021 budget adjustments.
This annual budget adjustment includes technical mid-year adjustments to the current fiscal year (FY21) budget, but also includes important funding for ongoing Coronavirus response and relief needs as well as other priorities, including education and modernization of policing.
“I appreciate the work of the Legislature to move the budget adjustment bill forward so quickly.” said Governor Scott. “I also appreciate their willingness and partnership in supporting a number of initiatives we put forward within this bill, while continuing to work on other priorities like small business relief in another piece of legislation .”