Hood canal bridge fish passage: phase 2 recipient: port gamble s'klallam tribe recommended federal funding*: $2.2 million congressional district(s): WA-006 summary: the port gamble s'klallam tribe…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $2,226,188 Cooperative Agreement under the Habitat Conservation Federal Grant Program (CFDA 11.463) to the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe. The purpose of this award is to address fish passage at the floating Hood Canal Bridge in Kingston, Washington, which is a significant barrier causing mortality for juvenile steelhead. The tribe will develop a plan for near-term solutions to immediately reduce the loss of steelhead at the bridge, and evaluate the possibility of replacing the bridge as a long-term solution. This project aims to support sustainable tribal fisheries and protect tribal trust resources. The award period is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027.

Hood canal bridge fish passage: phase 2 recipient: port gamble s'klallam tribe recommended federal funding*: $2.2 million congressional district(s): WA-006 summary: the port gamble s'klallam tribe will work to address fish passage at the floating hood canal bridge to reduce a major cause of mortality for juvenile steelhead. They will develop a plan for near-term solutions to immediately reduce the loss of steelhead at the bridge, and evaluate the possibility of replacing the bridge as a long-term solution. Addressing this significant barrier will help support sustainable tribal fisheries and protect tribal trust resources.