Fishery

Rockfish are bouncing back from years of overfishing -12/20/2018

By Cassandra Profita Booming populations of yelloweye and bocaccio rockfish, cow cod and ocean perch could bring in $60 million and support hundreds of jobs in California, Oregon and Washington. Federal fishery managers are increasing the catch limits for several West Coast species that were overfished and severely restricted for years. Surveys show depleted populations of yelloweye and bocaccio rockfish, cow cod …

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Clean, manageable water could slip through our hands. Washington group says $4 billion needed up front -9/8/18

BY RYAN MELLO AND BILL TAYLOR SEPTEMBER 08, 2018 11:19 AM Water is our most precious and abundant natural resource. It sustains human, animal, fish and plant life. Industries from agriculture to manufacturing rely on it. And it protects public health, provides recreational activities and generates electricity. Pierce County is rich in water resources – approximately 1,100 miles of fresh …