Environment
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Strickland Introduces Bill Addressing Toxic Chemical Killing Pacific Northwest Salmon
Washington, D.C. – Today, during Puget Sound Day on the Hill, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Co-Chair of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, introduced her 6PPD Task Force Act. The bill creates a Task Force to bridge together federal, state, tribal, and industry voices to coordinate further 6PPD-quinone (6PPD) research and identify a safe alternative. U.S. Representative Emily Randall (WA-06), and Puget Sound Recovery Caucus Co-Chair, is co-leading the bill, and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) is…
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Congresswoman Strickland Introduces Bill Addressing Toxic Chemical Killing Pacific Northwest Salmon
On Friday, April 17, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland introduced her 6PPD Task Force Act. This legislation creates a Task Force to bridge together federal, state, tribal, and industry voices to coordinate further 6PPD-quinone (6PPD) research and identify a safe alternative.
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Bill could lift decades-old funding lockout for Nisqually fish hatchery
The Seattle Times | Bill could lift decades-old funding lockout for Nisqually fish hatchery By: Anumita Kaur WASHINGTON — Once-abundant groundwater has dwindled at the Nisqually Clear Creek Hatchery near Olympia. Now, the hatchery needs drilled wells and water pumps to sustain the facility’s millions of Chinook and coho. But the Nisqually Tribe struggled for…
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Will Nisqually Tribe own a major salmon hatchery? There’s a push from lawmakers
The Olympian | Will Nisqually Tribe own a major salmon hatchery? There’s a push from lawmakers By: Ty Vinson Three Washington lawmakers have kickstarted an effort to restore the Nisqually Indian Tribe’s ownership of the Clear Creek Hatchery. The hatchery is located on tribal ancestral lands but is currently owned by the U.S. Fish and…
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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…