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Northwest aquaculture group allowed to join Native lawsuit against Washington state over netpen ban

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has alleged the state violated its sovereignty with its finfish aquaculture ban.

Jeanne McKnight, executive director of the Northwest Washington Aquaculture Association, is supporting a lawsuit alleging the Washington ban on finfish aquaculture netpens violated sovereign Native rights.
Jeanne McKnight, executive director of the Northwest Washington Aquaculture Association, is supporting a lawsuit alleging the Washington ban on finfish aquaculture netpens violated sovereign Native rights.Photo: Jeanne McKnight
Published 21 May 2023, 22:02Updated 21 May 2023, 22:02
CookeFarmed salmonJamestown S’Klallam TribeJeanne McKnightHilary Franz