Could This Fish Be the First Salmon Recovered from the Endangered Species List?
When it comes to overall numbers of summer chum across Hood Canal, things look good. But numbers are only one of the factors that need to be considered to ensure the population’s long-term resilience.
A River Reborn: Restoring a Stronghold for Hood Canal Summer-Run Chum Salmon
Threatened Hood Canal summer-run chum salmon represent a bright spot in Pacific salmon recovery. According to preliminary data from the Hood Canal Coordinating Council, average annual returns have nearly tripled since 2022.
HCCC RFP Released: Puget Sound Shoreline Development and Permitting Assessment (FAQ added)
The Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC), on behalf of the participating Local Integrating Organizations (LIOs), seeks a qualified consultant to conduct a Puget Sound
Shoreline Development and Permitting Assessment (the “Assessment”).
New Video Highlights Collaboration on the Skokomish River
New video highlights the collaborative restoration work of the Skokomish River Watershed Action Team (SWAT).
SWAT Community Meeting on 6/25
The Skokomish Watershed Action Team invites the community to come hear from local partners about project updates, emerging concerns, and new innovations contributing to enduring Skokomish River watershed health and ...
Hood Canal salmon run sees booming recovery as fish face extinction
UNION RIVER, Belfair — Hulking snaggletoothed salmon thrashed and rattled the steel pen as they tried to vault the walls.
Tracy and Kevin Stoops hoisted the tiger-striped black, burgundy and evergreen ...
Seattle Times Editorial: Success of Hood Canal Summer Chum Gives Hope for Salmon Recovery
In an era of many decimated Northwest Pacific salmon and steelhead populations, one fish has been running counter to a dismal trendline. Hood Canal summer-run chum, among 28 salmonids listed under ...
HCCC featured in series published by the Puget Sound Institute
The Hood Canal Coordinating Council is featured in Christopher Dunagan’s 3-part blog post published by the University of Washington’s Puget Sound Institute:
You can access the series at ...