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Laurie Porter, CRITFC Lamprey Lead, Receives Award of Merit
Laurie Porter, CRITFC Lamprey Lead, Receives Award of Merit

CRITFC Lamprey Lead Laurie Porter received the 2023 Oregon Chapter of American Fisheries Society Award of Merit for her work in lamprey. “Laurie’s dedication to this work helps us ensure that Pacific lamprey will continue to be a part of our culture, both now and for future generations,” said CRITFC Exec Dir DeCoteau.

Honoring the First Foods
Honoring the First Foods

Salmon are just one of the sacred First Foods. As spring nears, members of the Confederated Tribes...

Lamprey Consumption Advisory
Lamprey Consumption Advisory

The Oregon Health Authority has released a fish consumption advisory for Pacific lamprey in the...

Honoring Oceans on World Oceans Day
Honoring Oceans on World Oceans Day

Thanks to the heroic efforts and sacrifice of the salmon, people, animals, and plants hundreds of miles from the coast can take part in the richness that the ocean provides. On World Oceans Day, we honor the gifts that the oceans provide.