Environment
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Strickland, Cantwell, Murray Introduce Bill Restoring Nisqually Tribe Ownership of Clear Creek Hatchery
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Nisqually Clear Creek Hatchery Land Transfer Act of 2026. The bill transfers the Clear Creek hatchery, located on Nisqually Indian Tribe’s ancestral lands, from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to the Nisqually Indian Tribe. The Senate version of the bill was introduced today, led by U.S.…
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Congresswoman Strickland announces over $8 million in funding for South Sound projects
Nisqually Valley News | Congresswoman Strickland announces over $8 million in funding for South Sound projects By: Jacob Dimond Local jurisdictions Yelm, Tenino, Roy, Olympia and Thurston County to receive federal money Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, WA-10, announced on Thursday, Feb. 5, that 12 jurisdictions throughout the South Puget Sound will receive federal funding for projects…
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Strickland Asks Admin for Relief for Shellfish Growers
Strickland led four Congressional Colleagues to address key economic issues Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) sent a letter, alongside her colleagues, to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins, demanding relief for shellfish growers following Trump’s trade wars and tariffs that have adversely impacted the industry. “We’ve heard personal stories from local…
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Strickland Gives New Farmers, Ranchers Early Financing Opportunities
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) reintroduced the bicameral Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act. The bill will help new farmers and ranchers address early financial challenges. “New farmers starting their businesses often face financial barriers,” said Strickland. “This bill gives farmers immediate…
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Strickland On KOMO Connect to Congress: Cooling Down Our Communities
Strickland on KOMO Connect to Congress: Cooling Down Our Communities
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Loss of USGS program could hamper salmon research critical for Puget Sound
KNKX: Loss of USGS program could hamper salmon research critical for Puget Sound By: Bellamy Pailthorp About 1,200 scientists work in the biological arm of the United States Geological Survey, known as the Ecosystems Mission Area. President Trump’s budget would likely eliminate their work nationwide, if passed as proposed. That includes some work that is…
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Strickland Leads Bicameral Letter Advocating for U.S. Geological Survey Funding
Washington, DC – This month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Co-Chair of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, sent a letter to the Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, asking that the Administration halt plans to dismantle the Ecosystems Mission Area of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). “Eliminating this workforce will have detrimental effects on fragile ecosystems…
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Strickland, Randall Re-Launch Puget Sound Recovery Caucus
Washington, D.C. – Today, during the annual Puget Sound Day on the Hill, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Emily Randall (WA-06) announced the re-launch of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus for the 119th Congress. The Caucus, which was founded in 2013 by then-Representatives Denny Heck and Derek Kilmer, focuses on recovering Puget Sound through steps like…
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Strickland Secures $1M for Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland announced $1,000,000 in federal funding for the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) to help restore 260 acres of estuary habitat at the Deschutes River. “Preserving natural habitats is essential to the South Sound,” said Strickland. “This funding is crucial for flood protection, will help maintain biodiversity,…
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EPA Issues Advance Notice To Protect Salmon From Toxic Chemicals
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to gather information on the potential risks associated with the chemical 6PPD and its transformation product, 6PPD-quinone or 6PPD-Q. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians, the Yurok Tribe, and…