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Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration· Puyallup River basinFederal Register 2026-10003 ↗

ESA Wildlife Clean water Tribal Rights Fisheries

NMFS has received five Hatchery and Genetic Management Plans (HGMPs) for fall-run Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and fall-run chum salmon in Washington's Puyallup River basin. The plans cover hatchery programs co-managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, and they're open for public comment. This affects ESA-listed anadromous fish species and the tribal and state co-managers who depend on hatchery programs for fishery sustainability.

In the agency’s own words

Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received five Hatchery and Genetic Management Plans (HGMPs) for hatchery programs rearing and releasing fall-run Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and fall-run chum salmon in the Puyallup River basin. The plan describes five hatchery programs operated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians (PTI) as co-managers. This notice provides an opportunity to comment on a Proposed Evaluation and Pending Determination (PEPD) document on implementing the proposed hatchery programs and associated findings.

Federal Register 2026-10003 ↗

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