Unraveling the Mystery of Herring in South Puget Sound: A Key to Salmon Recovery
In the Salish Sea, the health of salmon is closely linked with Pacific herring, a forage fish that plays an […]
Restoring Urban Estuaries: Vigor Shipyards’ Aquatic Habitat Restoration
Estuaries are vital habitats for salmon—providing a safe place away from predators to feed, rest, grow, and transition from freshwater […]
The Duwamish River System: Then and Now
The Duwamish River system and the land around it has been a central part of what is now South Seattle’s […]
Are Juvenile Salmon LOVING the New Habitat at Vigor?
Preliminary Findings from Post-Restoration Monitoring With the habitat restoration project at Vigor Shipyards completed in the Spring of 2023, University of Washington’s Wetland […]
Herring illustrations show ancient techniques meeting modern science
Herring research in Puget Sound combines Indigenous techniques with Western science, shown in new illustrations.
Ecosystem Solutions Made Local: Guidance Document for the Salish Sea Marine Survival Project
In February 2022, we released Local Level Salmon Recovery Recommendations Based on the Findings of the Salish Sea Marine Survival Project, a guidance document for local salmon recovery organizations in the United States to put research findings into action.
The Latest from Glenwood Springs
Your passion for the region, salmon, and their ecosystem fuels real solutions for a sustainable and thriving Pacific Northwest! The […]
Is the Hood Canal Bridge Impacting Out-Migrating Salmon and Steelhead?
LLTK is working with our partners to better understand and mitigate the impacts of the Hood Canal Bridge on out-migrating […]
Lummi Fishermen Complete Fourth Year of Tangle Net Fishery
On June 15th, Lummi fishermen completed another year of their pilot tangle net fishery. This project, begun in 2012, stemmed from discussions […]