This grant supports the lummi nations efforts to produce hatchery chinook salmon in the puget sound to stabilize puget sound populations and provide increased commercial and recreational fishing…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded the Lummi Indian Business Council $921,403 under the Pacific Salmon Treaty Program (CFDA 11.438) for a three-year project period from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029. This Project Grant supports the Lummi Nation's hatchery operations to produce Chinook salmon in the Puget Sound, with the primary objective of stabilizing Puget Sound salmon populations while expanding commercial and recreational fishing opportunities in the region. The work will be performed in Bellingham, Washington.

The funded activities align with the Pacific Salmon Treaty Program's broader mission to fulfill United States international commitments and support sustainable fisheries management. By enhancing Chinook salmon production through hatchery operations, the Lummi Nation will contribute to population stabilization, support tribal treaty fishing rights, and maintain sustainable fishing opportunities. This grant reflects NOAA's commitment to investing in salmon recovery initiatives that address critical ecological needs while supporting tribal sovereignty and economic development in the Pacific Northwest.

This grant supports the lummi nations efforts to produce hatchery chinook salmon in the puget sound to stabilize puget sound populations and provide increased commercial and recreational fishing opportunities. This grant aims to stabilize and enhance pacific salmon populations to provide optimum production and sustainable opportunities to united states commercial and recreational fisheries.