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.
When strong partnerships and sound science come together, the path to healthier watersheds becomes possible.
Historically, Finn Creek flowed through Hansville, WA in a complex mosaic of wetlands and tidally-influenced salt marsh providing a critical nursery for baby salmon and
Listen to today’s interview with WFC Director of Science Jamie Glasgow on KGMI News/ Talk 790 radio about the released proposed reconciliation bill that revealed Congress is on track to make the largest investment in northwest hatchery infrastructure on record that could cause irreparable damage to wild fish populations and to endangered Southern Resident killer whales.
As a member of the Puget Sound Steelhead Advisory Group (PSSAG), Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) asked me to share my knowledge, experience, and
