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Under Policy guidance from the Fish Commission, the Fisheries Division works toward protecting and enhancing the Tribe’s fisheries resources, their habitat, and access to those resources to satisfy the needs of tribal members and their future generations.
The information necessary to manage the Tribe’s Fisheries is generated by Fisheries Division staff and stem from the multitude of activities performed by our programs and projects. Our programs include:
Jason Schaffler, Fisheries Director
jason.schaffler@muckleshoot.nsn.us
(253) 876-3225
Under Policy guidance from the Fish Commission, the Fisheries Division works toward protecting and enhancing the Tribe’s fisheries resources, their habitat, and access to those resources to satisfy the needs of tribal members and their future generations.
Enforcement Officers shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of Title 6 and all regulations promulgated hereunder by issuing citations for violations. Such Officers shall regularly patrol the Muckleshoot Tribe’s usual and accustomed fishing areas.
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Division operates two salmon production hatcheries: White River Hatchery and Keta Creek Hatchery. Together, these facilities strive to fertilize over 10 million Chinook, coho, and chum salmon eggs annually.
The Habitat Program focuses on the aquatic habitats necessary to sustain the Tribe’s fisheries resources. The goal of the program is to pursue opportunities to minimize development impacts on Tribal fishing opportunity within the Muckleshoot Usual and Accustomed Fishing Area.
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