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Salmon Runs Depressed by Drought

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State and tribal officials say Chinook salmon runs along the Yakima River have declined due to four years of drought. The drought has reduced water levels, impacting salmon migration and spawning. Officials are working to supplement salmon numbers through hatchery programs. The Yakima River is a key water source for agriculture and wildlife in Yakima County. Residents who rely on the river for fishing or enjoy its natural beauty may see fewer salmon in the river this season.

πŸ“„ Source: Yakima Herald-Republic β€” http://www.yakimaherald.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news/local&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc
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    State and tribal officials say Chinook salmon runs along the Yakima River have declinedβ€œThis effort to supplement numbers has become more important as salmon runs along the Yakima River have been depressed by four years of drought, state and tribal officials say.”
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    The decline is due to four years of droughtNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The drought has reduced water levelsβ€œThis effort to supplement numbers has become more important as salmon runs along the Yakima River have been depressed by four years of drought, state and tribal officials say.”
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    The reduced water levels have impacted salmon migrationβ€œThis effort to supplement numbers has become more important as salmon runs along the Yakima River have been depressed by four years of drought, state and tribal officials say.”
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    The reduced water levels have impacted salmon spawningNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Officials are working to supplement salmon numbersβ€œThis effort to supplement numbers has become more important as salmon runs along the Yakima River have been depressed by four years of drought, state and tribal officials say.”
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    Officials are working through hatchery programsNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Yakima River is a key water source for agricultureNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Yakima River is a key water source for wildlife in Yakima CountyNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Residents who rely on the river for fishing may see fewer salmon in the river this seasonNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Residents who enjoy the river's natural beauty may see fewer salmon in the river this seasonNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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