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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Sat Mar 3, 2018, 08:45 PM Mar 2018

WA Legislature votes to phase out Atlantic salmon farming

The Washington Legislature has voted to phase out marine aquaculture of Atlantic salmon in the state.

Atlantic salmon net pens have operated for decades in Washington but have come under fire after tens of thousands of non-native salmon escaped into local waters last summer.

After lengthy debate Friday night, the Senate passed House Bill 2957 on a 31-16 vote. The bill now goes to Gov. Jay Inslee, who has expressed support.

he bill would end state leases and permits for operations that grow nonnative finfish in waters; the last current lease expires in 2025.

http://www.king5.com/article/news/local/wa-legislature-votes-to-phase-out-atlantic-salmon-farming/525051598

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WA Legislature votes to phase out Atlantic salmon farming (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2018 OP
Good! montanacowboy Mar 2018 #1
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