LA CONNER, Wash. – Governor Jay Inslee was in La Conner on Tuesday, December 14th, to announce an initiative aimed at saving dwindling salmon runs.
“On behalf of our tribal communities, we will act. On behalf of our recreational fishers, we will act. On behalf of our commercial industry, we will act,” said Inslee. “And on behalf of our grandchildren, we will act this session of the legislature. And we’re here today to talk about how to do that.”
His proposal would direct almost $187 million toward restoring fish habitat, keeping water clean and cold, improving hatchery production and reducing hydropower impacts.
He also told tribal members and others gathered at the event that addressing climate change is essential to restoring salmon runs and protecting other species.
Inslee said these issues need to be priorities during the next legislative session.