Washington state is announcing a new toll-free reporting and information line for citizens who spot marine debris on Washington beaches, as debris from the 2011 Japanese tsunami reaches our shores. Beachgoers are encouraged to call 1-855-WACOAST (1-855-922-6278) to report marine debris.
Federal Transit Administration awards Stillaguamish Tribe $186,000 Tribal Transit Funds to continue operation of STTS Demand Response Service and the Rideshare Program.
Federal Transit Administration awards Stillaguamish Tribe $200,860 in clean fuels grant to replace older vehicles with new clean fuel transit vehicles.
Abandoned or lost pots continue to fish indefinitely, killing as many as 40 crabs per pot annually. In Port Susan alone, 24000 crabs may be killed by derelict pots each year.
To report derelict gear go to the following website: www.derelictgear.org or call 360-428-1084. You will not be prosecuted for reporting lost gear.
The Stillaguamish Tribe is part of theWest Coast Governor's Agreement for Ocean Health. Wildlife biologist Jen Sevigny is on Marine Debris Action Team and is helping draft an action plan for the three state governments (California, Oregon, Washington). For more info, please see http://westcoastoceans.gov/.
