Bonneville Sea Lion Removal Operations Ongoing, Just 2 Culled

Columbia pinniped managers say they have lethally removed two sea lions so far this spring at Bonneville, a tally that will bring inevitable “rookie numbers” memes given all the pinnipeds in the big river this spring, but operations are expected to continue at the dam into late May.
Seattle City Light Commits To Fish Passage On Upper Skagit

In a major announcement this afternoon, Seattle City Light is committing to adding up- and downstream fish passage around its three ladderless dams on the Skagit River as part of federal relicensing.
Last Razor Clam Dig Of Season OKed On WA Coast, May 4-14

WDFW shellfish managers confirmed the final coastal razor clam digs of the season can proceed as planned from May 4-14.