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Lorraine Loomis Act For Salmon Recovery\u00a0\u2014 SB 5727, HB 1838 – did not pass<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Across the state, salmon are on the brink of extinction. Some Puget Sound salmon species have declined by 90% compared to historical populations. In the Columbia River basin, returns are as little as 2% of historical levels. The Governor is proposing habitat legislation as a tribute to Lorraine Loomis (Swinomish Tribe, and Chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission) longtime champion for the salmon. The Act requires tree buffers tall and wide enough to shade rivers and streams. The Act also requires shifting to a standard of improving ecological conditions rather than habitat loss mitigation.

We are supporting Native nations\u2019 calls for these necessary steps to restore abundant salmon for future generations. The Act must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n