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Stillaguamish Tribe’s efforts lead to reopening of shellfish beds in Port Susan »
ARLINGTON – About 1,800 acres of shellfish beds in Port Susan will be reopened to tribal harvest as of April 2, after years of work by the Stillaguamish Tribe.
“This is a great accomplishment,” said Shawn Yanity, fisheries manager for the Stillaguamish Tribe. “Last year, we had a First Salmon Ceremony for the first time in as long as anyone can remember. The opening of Port Susan gives us another opportunity that we haven’t had for ages – to provide traditional food for our ceremonies.”
Port Susan is a protected bay where the Stillaguamish River meets Puget Sound. Threats to its water quality include a dozen dairy operations, three wastewater treatment facilities and a densely developed residential community called Warm Beach. Continue »
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