2024 WA Senate race: on Environment

Maria Cantwell: $16M for Fisheries Science Center's salmon life-cycle models

"NOAA scientists need funding for groundbreaking research into how salmon are adapting to the changing climate and dealing with threats like stormwater pollution here in Washington," said Sen. Cantwell. "Salmon are central to the culture, economy, and marine ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest, and this investment in science will help us make the right choices and help protect salmon for years to come."

This funding will help advance cutting-edge research including salmon life-cycle models, understanding how salmon are adapting to climate change, and studies to better understand the impact of tire-related chemical runoff, stormwater, and other environmental pollutants on salmon survival. This center and its nearly 300 scientists are a key part of restoring Puget Sound.