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To: Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-1), Sen. Patty Murray (WA-1), and Sen. Maria Cantwell (WA-2)
Keep the Nooksack River Wild
The Nooksack is the lifeblood for local communities that rely on river tourism, recreation, research, and restoration jobs. Support protecting 100 miles of rivers and tributaries in the upper Nooksack basin through designation under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. This will help salmon and steelhead recovery efforts, promote sustainable recreation, and require transparent and collaborative management of the river.
Why is this important?
Flowing from the high snowfields and glaciers of Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan, and the Twin Sisters range in the North Cascades, the Nooksack River system is one of the rare gems of Washington state. The Nooksack is home to all five species of Pacific salmon, steelhead and bull trout, bald eagles, black bears, cougars, elk, and many other fish and wildlife species that rely on intact wild places like the Nooksack to survive. Cold rushing waters, incredible mountain views, and old-growth forests provide world-class whitewater boating, hiking, camping, and other recreation opportunities. Yet incredibly, the majority of the North, Middle and South Forks of the Nooksack River and its major tributaries remain unprotected.
This Keep the Nooksack River Wild petition is targeting relevant Members of Congress to champion Wild and Scenic River legislation which, if enacted, would permanently protect the free-flowing nature and excellent water quality of the upper forks of the Nooksack River. A Wild and Scenic designation would also support salmon, steelhead and bull trout recovery efforts, promote sustainable recreation, and require transparent and collaborative management of the river.
If you would like more information about the river and how it supports the local communities, visit: http://www.americanrivers.org/nooksack-river.
This Keep the Nooksack River Wild petition is targeting relevant Members of Congress to champion Wild and Scenic River legislation which, if enacted, would permanently protect the free-flowing nature and excellent water quality of the upper forks of the Nooksack River. A Wild and Scenic designation would also support salmon, steelhead and bull trout recovery efforts, promote sustainable recreation, and require transparent and collaborative management of the river.
If you would like more information about the river and how it supports the local communities, visit: http://www.americanrivers.org/nooksack-river.