In the recent editorial (“Two works in progress to save Columbia Basin salmon,” The Herald, Feb. 29), thank you for bringing to light the ever-present need to honor the legacy of Billy Frank Jr. and celebrating the signing of the agreement between the Biden administration and the ‘Six Sovereigns’ to restore Columbia-Snake River Basin salmon.
I write with deep gratitude for the Biden administration’s leadership in this agreement. The agreement is a “handshake,” as John Podesta, senior adviser to the president for clean energy, stated at the signing ceremony. Now, we need committed leadership in Congress to ensure this agreement succeeds, to recover our cherished salmon and orca, and uphold our nation’s promises to Tribes.
It is promising to see Billy Frank Jr. being recognized for his immeasurable impact on environmental stewardship. Together, let us continue to carry on his legacy by restoring the lower Snake River and ensuring future generations can continue to steward and witness the irreplaceable salmon and orca populations that define our region.
Please call your members of Congress today and ask them to support the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative.
Suzanna McCarthy
Everett
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