Bellingham WA, 98226

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Enhancement:

Salmon Hatcheries

The mission of the Lummi Nation’s salmon hatchery program is to sustain artificial production of salmon in order produce and release salmon smolts in such a way so as to maximize the number which return to the Usual and Accustomed fishing areas for harvest opportunities by members of the Lummi Indian Nation.  Salmon plays an important role in the lives of Lummi people, in ceremonial proceedings, dinners, and their daily lives.

Shellfish Hatchery

The mission of the Lummi Nation’s Shellfish Hatchery is to produce oysters, manila clams, geoducks, and other native and potential aquaculture species for the benefit of tribal members using the tideland resources of the Lummi Nation.  The hatchery provides shellfish seed for enhancing the Tribe’s tidelands, provides employment for Lummi tribal members, and produces oyster and clam seed and market-size manila clams for sale to outside companies.  These activities are conducted for the benefit of the Lummi people in accordance with the policy and procedures of the Lummi Nation.