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2013-08-29

Nooksack River needs our help

Flowing from the high snowfields and glaciers of Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan, the Nooksack River system is home to salmon, bald eagles, black bears, cougars, elk, and many other fish and wildlife that need intact, wild places to survive. 
Giving the river system Wild and Scenic designation would permanently protect the health of the Nooksack River, support salmon and steelhead recovery efforts, promote sustainable recreation, and require transparent and collaborative management of the river.
That's why we started a petition to Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-1) and Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, which says:

The Nooksack is the lifeblood for local communities that rely on river tourism, recreation, research, and restoration jobs. Support protecting 100 miles of rivers and tributaries in the upper Nooksack basin through designation under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. This will help salmon and steelhead recovery efforts, promote sustainable recreation, and require transparent and collaborative management of the river.

Click here to add your name to this petition, and then pass it along to your friends.

Thanks!
–American Rivers
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2013-08-01Close a portion of the North Fork of the Stillaguamish River to all fishing

WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE   
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov

August 1, 2013

Close a portion of the North Fork of
the Stillaguamish River to all fishing

Action: Close 4.5 miles of the North Fork of the Stillaguamish River to all fishing, including catch-and-release fishing.     

Effective date:   Aug. 5, 2013, through Sept. 30, 2013.

Species affected: All game fish species.

Location: Stillaguamish River from the Highway 530 bridge at Cicero upstream to the bridge at Oso (Oso Loop Road/221st Ave. SE). 

Reason for action:   To protect summer steelhead holding in the North Fork of the Stillaguamish River below the mouth of Deer Creek. The concern is that low flows and excessively warm water temperatures will result in high handling mortality of steelhead. 

Additional Information: This fishery may reopen early if conditions improve (flows rise and water temperature cools), or the closure may be extended if current conditions persist past Sept. 30, 2013.

Information contacts: Jennifer Whitney, District 13 fish biologist, (425) 775-1311

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call(360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.