Washington state officials now 'scouting' sites for land-based salmon farming with Canadian contractor

The company's CEO told IntraFish the project 'can be sited anywhere on land.'

DNR Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz is trying to pivot Washington state to land-based salmon farming. — DNR Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz is trying to pivot Washington state to land-based salmon farming.Photo: Hilary Franz

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Hilary Franz Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)Washington State Netpens Canada

Published 18 May 2023, 05:00Updated 18 May 2023, 18:36