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Previous Issues
Being Frank
May 2025
Tribes Not Interested in ‘Museum Fish’
Being Frank by Ed Johnstone True salmon recovery will not be achieved until we have sustainable, harvestable populations that support treaty tribes’ culture and way of life. The alternative is a future where salmon are treated like museum displays—look but … Continue reading
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February 2025
Today’s Youth Are Tomorrow’s Salmon Stewards
Being Frank by Ed Johnstone As tribal leaders, we are looking ahead to the next seven generations of environmental stewards to protect salmon, shellfish, wildlife and plant resources. It is our responsibility to provide young leaders with the tools to … Continue reading
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January 2025
Fish Passage Restoration Is Worth the Price
Being Frank by Ed Johnstone Fish passage restoration is not just a treaty rights issue — it benefits the entire region. No matter the expense, culvert repair is one of the most cost-effective ways to increase the number of naturally … Continue reading
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July 2024
Washington Fisheries Managed Using a Conservation-First Approach
Being Frank by Ed Johnstone This year marked the 40th anniversary of the partnership between treaty tribes and our state co-managers to establish salmon fisheries. Each spring since 1984, we’ve held a series of meetings known as the North of … Continue reading
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