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County says it sent letters supporting review of sea lion management; resident urges more aggressive removal

5498609 · July 29, 2025
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During the consent agenda at a Cowlitz County commissioners meeting, staff reported letters of support had been sent to congressional appropriations leaders and the Commerce Department for reviewing federal policies on sea lion removal; a member of the public urged a more aggressive harvest or lethal removal approach to protect salmon runs.

At Tuesday’s Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners meeting, staff said the board sent letters supporting a review of federal sea lion-management policy referenced in the meeting as “1 20 f” and letters to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Rep. Tom Cole and Rep. Rosa DeLauro backing changes to how growing sea lion populations are managed at hydroelectric sites on the…

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