Washington state judge: Commercial finfish netpen aquaculture ban is not final

A lawsuit filed by Jamestown S’Klallam tribe over its pending netpen aquaculture project has opened up new questions over the legality of a state ban.

Washington state's netpen ban causes an unfortunate rift between tribes as to whether or not fish farming is acceptable in state waters, said Ron Allen, CEO of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. — Washington state's netpen ban causes an unfortunate rift between tribes as to whether or not fish farming is acceptable in state waters, said Ron Allen, CEO of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe.Photo: Ron Allen

Rachel Sapin

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe Cooke Hilary Franz Washington State Department Washington State

Published 23 October 2023, 08:02Updated 23 October 2023, 20:44