This grant is directed to the yakama nation to support their efforts to increase production of salmon that will support stability of salmon populations to ensure continued salmon harvest for U.S.…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation a $240,500 Project Grant under the Pacific Salmon Treaty Program (CFDA 11.438) effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. This award supports the Yakama Nation's salmon production and recovery initiatives in the Toppenish, Washington area, with the primary objective of increasing Pacific salmon populations to ensure sustainable U.S. fisheries, support tribal treaty fishing rights, and maintain adequate prey availability for Southern Resident Killer Whales. The funding enables the Yakama Nation to leverage its specialized expertise in fisheries development, habitat restoration, and traditional ecological knowledge within the Columbia River Basin and Yakima River Basin.

Under this award, the Yakama Nation will deliver salmon stabilization and enhancement services that directly support international commitments under the Pacific Salmon Treaty. The project contributes to broader program objectives of supporting cooperative salmon restoration efforts across the Pacific Northwest while addressing the information and management needs of the Pacific Salmon Commission. As a federally recognized tribal government with demonstrated capabilities in fish passage improvements, hatchery operations, and population monitoring, the Yakama Nation's efforts through this grant will strengthen maritime industries, coastal economies, and the nation's seafood supply chain resilience.

This grant is directed to the yakama nation to support their efforts to increase production of salmon that will support stability of salmon populations to ensure continued salmon harvest for U.S. Fisheries, tribal fishing rights, and maintain prey abundance for southern resident killer whales. This grant aims to stabilize and enhance pacific salmon populations to maintain sustainable U.S. Fisheries, which would provide maritime jobs, support coastal economies, and strengthen our nations seafood supply chain.