Oregon lawmaker introduces bill to ban fish farming in state waters

The bill comes following sweeping measures in Washington state and British Columbia to ban netpen salmon farming.

Oregon wants to make sure that netpens like the one pictured here are not allowed to operate in state waters.
Oregon wants to make sure that netpens like the one pictured here are not allowed to operate in state waters.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 28 February 2025, 16:22Updated 28 February 2025, 18:25
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