Study: Billions spent on hatcheries, habitat fails to help native Columbia River salmon
An Oregon State professor and U.S. Geological Survey biologist reviewed 50 years of data on fish survival and hatchery costs.
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An Oregon State professor and U.S. Geological Survey biologist reviewed 50 years of data on fish survival and hatchery costs.
Data show that despite billions in taxpayer investment, salmon and steelhead hatchery programs and restoration projects in the Columbia River Basin have failed to support or boost native fish populations.
As the state works to protect residents in a changing climate, a new study suggests the solutions should vary by location.
Heat-related deaths are an issue across Washington state, and they occur even in regions that typically have milder climates, according to a University of Washington study published Aug. 30 in the journal Atmosphere.