2026

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Washington State’s Landmark Net Pen Aquaculture Ban Protected in Victory for Clean Water and Aquatic Ecosystems

A Washington State court issued an order upholding the State’s historic ban on commercial finfish net pen aquaculture. The state court granted a motion from aquaculture industry petitioners to dismiss their lawsuit contesting the ban, marking the end of their efforts to overturn one of the strongest protections for marine waters in the United States.

March 31, 2026 No Comments

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State Water Typing Rules Get an Overdue Refresh

After more than 25 years, Washington state finally has a permanent water typing rule and guidance that went into effect in March 2026, informed in part by years of Wild Fish Conservancy field work and technical expertise.

March 27, 2026 No Comments

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As Alaskan Chinook Crisis Deepens, Federal Court Imposes Deadline on Overdue Endangered Species Act Decision

Contact:Emma Helverson, Wild Fish Conservancy, (484) 788-1174, emma@wildfishconservancy.orgBrian Knutsen, Kampmeier & Knutsen PLLC, (503) 841-6515, brian@kampmeierknutsen.com For Immediate ReleaseMarch 10, 2026PDF Version WASHINGTON, D.C.— The

March 10, 2026 No Comments

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National Grant Award Advances Finn Creek Estuary Restoration Project on Kitsap Peninsula

Wild Fish Conservancy has secured a prestigious national grant award to advance a critical fish habitat restoration project in the Finn Creek Watershed on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington state.

February 26, 2026 No Comments

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Statement from Wild Fish Conservancy and The Conservation Angler on Federal 12-Month Endangered Species Act Finding for Olympic Peninsula Steelhead

Today, federal government issued its 12-month finding on the petition to list Olympic Peninsula steelhead under the Endangered Species Act. NOAA determined that Olympic Peninsula steelhead qualify as a distinct population segment under the ESA and acknowledged long-term population declines, reduced productivity, and substantial uncertainty, but concluded that listing is not warranted at this time.

January 13, 2026 No Comments

Washington State’s Landmark Net Pen Aquaculture Ban Protected in Victory for Clean Water and Aquatic Ecosystems

State Water Typing Rules Get an Overdue Refresh

As Alaskan Chinook Crisis Deepens, Federal Court Imposes Deadline on Overdue Endangered Species Act Decision

National Grant Award Advances Finn Creek Estuary Restoration Project on Kitsap Peninsula

Statement from Wild Fish Conservancy and The Conservation Angler on Federal 12-Month Endangered Species Act Finding for Olympic Peninsula Steelhead

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Washington State’s Landmark Net Pen Aquaculture Ban Protected in Victory for Clean Water and Aquatic Ecosystems

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