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The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and Tri-State Steelheaders, a nonprofit working to restore native fish species, will be distributing more than 1,500 adult salmon carcasses in southeast Washington’s Tucannon River, according to a news release from The carcasses, many weighing 20 to 30 pounds, were previously used for hatchery spawning and will now help replenish the river’s food chain.
“Spawned this fall at Lyons Ferry Fish Hatchery, the carcasses will enhance nutrients in the waterway for the benefit of other fish and wildlife,” the release stated.Aquatic insects and other species that young salmon, steelhead, and fish eat will be able to feast on the carcasses as a way of recycling. “Historically, salmon and steelhead provided these important nutrients by returning in large numbers to the rivers to spawn, die, and decay,” WDFW fish biologist Michael Gallinat explained via the release. “In recent years, though, too few salmon and steelhead have returned to the Tucannon River to provide the necessary nutrients to maintain a productive food web. This work will help to do just that.” WDFW noted the method of releasing hatchery carcasses to enhance nutrients has been used for decades in Washington. The agency added that studies have shown dispersing dead salmon helps maintain a healthy salmon habitat.FBI offers $10K reward for information on missing Bellingham womanOfficers discovered a couple dead at their Federal Way home; their son is now sought for questioning in this ongoing investigation.The semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards were announced on Wednesday, with 16 Washington candidates up for an award.Two climbers found dead near Mount Rainier’s Wilson GlacierChrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. The small Tacoma restaurant has since earned culinary awards and praise.Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.Matthew Ballantyne has transformed that early awareness into action, embodying the organization's mission:"No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town."Discover Kitsap County’s creative soul: Where Nordic charm meets gothic gardens and ancient traditions thrive Kitsap County is full of wonderfully weird, authentically artsy, and unexpectedly magical corners that make visitors become locals and locals never want to leave.
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