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Tribal leaders urge Congress to support local management of pinnipeds as predators on salmon
Summary
At Puget Sound Day on the Hill, tribal representatives pressed lawmakers for recognition of treaty-based authority and collaboration to address seals and sea lions eating salmon and hampering recovery efforts.
Tribal representatives told members of Congress that conflicts between pinnipeds (seals and sea lions) and salmon recovery efforts require policy attention that respects tribal treaty rights and seeks practical management options.
Ed Johnstone, identified himself as chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, said tribes are seeking opportunities to participate in, and sometimes to lead, efforts to manage pinniped…
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