Washington tribe seeks role in Skagit river salmon case
February 19, 2025
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is seeking to file an amicus brief in a lawsuit over a proposed tide-gate project that federal officials say threatens salmon populations. A Skagit County dike district opposes the tribe’s request, arguing its treaty rights are not central to the case. The tribe says its perspective is vital, as Chinook salmon are crucial to its culture and subsistence. A judge previously denied the tribe’s request to intervene directly. The case is ongoing.
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