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On Spencer Island, groups aim to balance saving salmon, recreation
EVERETT — Spencer Island is a haven for threatened Chinook salmon.
At the brackish heart of the Snohomish River estuary, the combination of fresh and salty water helps young Chinook prepare for their journey to the ocean.
“It’s critical,” said Mike Rustay, senior habitat specialist for Snohomish County.
Chinook salmon, which have declined 60% in the Salish Sea since the mid-1980s, are a linchpin piece of Puget Sound’s ecosystem. They’re also the favored dish of critically endangered Southern Resident orcas.
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/on-spencer-island-groups-aim-to-balance-saving-salmon-recreation/