Feds Mull New Salmon Release Plans in Washington
Published Date: 5/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service is reviewing five new plans to raise and release salmon in Washington’s Puyallup River, managed by the state and the Puyallup Tribe. They want your thoughts on these plans by June 18, 2026. These changes aim to protect salmon while supporting local hatchery programs, with no immediate costs to the public.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Five Hatchery Plans Proposed for Puyallup
NMFS received five Hatchery and Genetic Management Plans to rear and release fall-run Chinook, coho, and fall-run chum in the Puyallup River basin. The plans are co-managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Puyallup Tribe and are intended to offset adult fish losses that historically sustained tribal, commercial, and recreational fisheries; NMFS is accepting comments through June 18, 2026.
Possible ESA 'Take' Exceptions for Hatcheries
The notice explains NMFS may make exceptions to ESA take prohibitions for hatchery programs that are approved under the salmon and steelhead 4(d) Rule (50 CFR 223.203(b)). The submitted HGMPs were provided under Limit 6 of that Rule for activities in the Puyallup River basin.
No Immediate Public Costs Stated
The notice states these changes aim to protect salmon while supporting local hatchery programs with no immediate costs to the public. The public has an opportunity to comment on the proposals by June 18, 2026.
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