About Us
The Case Inlet Shoreline Association was formed by a group of resident all volunteer conservationists in August of 2007 to protect critical salmon habitat in the pristeen areas of Case Inlet. At greatest risk to this habitat, along with riparian loss and upland development, is the rapid proliferation of intensive and invasive methods of shellfish aquaculture. This is particularly evident in the relatively unchecked growth of geoduck cultivation and harvesting, which utilizes PVC plastic pipes, plastic netting and rubber bands, as well as rebar and metal clips to hold down the nets. Thousands of pounds of plastic and synthetic materials are introduced into pristine intertidal epibenthic habitat that is scientifically recognized as essential fish and salmon habitat areas.
The harvesting is done by high volume water nozzles used to loosen the tidal substrate in order to more easily extract the geoduck from the sediment, further damaging the benthic ecosystem.
We support all efforts to restore and protect Puget Sound salmon habitat in order to bring historical runs back to levels of sustainable harvest. Wild salmon is far superior to farmed salmon in terms of nutritional value and health. The social, environmental and economic benefits of wild salmon protection and restoration are immeasurable.
Our goal is to protect Puget Sound in general, and particularly Case Inlet from these invasive aquaculture techniques, which are known stressors to native salmon habitat.
We are a (501)(C3) organization. All donations are tax deductable.
Please join us. Thank you.
The harvesting is done by high volume water nozzles used to loosen the tidal substrate in order to more easily extract the geoduck from the sediment, further damaging the benthic ecosystem.
We support all efforts to restore and protect Puget Sound salmon habitat in order to bring historical runs back to levels of sustainable harvest. Wild salmon is far superior to farmed salmon in terms of nutritional value and health. The social, environmental and economic benefits of wild salmon protection and restoration are immeasurable.
Our goal is to protect Puget Sound in general, and particularly Case Inlet from these invasive aquaculture techniques, which are known stressors to native salmon habitat.
We are a (501)(C3) organization. All donations are tax deductable.
Please join us. Thank you.
www.caseinlet.org
Case Inlet Shoreline Association
PO Box 228
Vaughn, WA 98394-0228
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