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This past election, voters in Everett approved an initiative (24-03) that granted the Snohomish River watershed legally enforceable "rights." 24-03 is part of a broader legal trend called the “rights of nature" movement, an environmental legal theory gaining traction around the world in places like Ecuador, India, and Australia. Here in the United States, communities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida have tried giving some bodies of water these extended legal designations -- like the right to exist, right to flow, and right to regenerate and flourish -- which proponents say add a layer of protections not covered by regulations. 24-03 passed with 57 percent of the vote. The success of these efforts, however, has been watered down and challenged by courts and legislatures over issues of jurisdiction and scope -- issues voiced by skeptics of the initiative this past election. Soundside visited Everett to talk with proponents and opponents about what these new rights could mean for the Snohomish River now that they've been approved by voters. Additionally, Soundside spoke with a global expert in river rights and policy about how this legal theory works, and where Everett's initiative fits within the broader global movement for environmental personhood. Guests: Holly James and Abi Ludwig, Standing for Washington, a political action committee advocating for the legal rights of nature in Washington. David Toyer, Toyer Strategic Advisors, a land use and economic development consulting firm in Everett. Dr. Erin O'Donnell, a world-renowned expert in water policy and law. She’s a Senior Lecturer and ARC Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne Law School in Australia. Related links: City in Washington Votes to Grant Local River Legally Enforceable Right to Exist Initiative Text - Snohomish River Watershed Now Has Legal Rights Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and Joey are live in studio to run down their opening day, they talk about how the weather will affect the first couple weeks of opening hunts, then they are joined by Todd Daniels of Talltailsguideservice.com to talk about Snohomish River silvers, then they give you their picks of the week.

Can you imagine what it would be like to wake up in Seattle on a misty March morning and struggle to decide which of Puget Sound's prolific 49 wild steelhead rivers and streams to fish that day? Can you imagine what it would be like to catch two wild steelhead and be disappointed by how slow the day was? And can you imagine what it would feel like to wade waist-deep into the Snohomish River knowing that 225,000 wild steelhead were swimming around in those same waters?It is a now-or-never moment for the wild steelhead. The decisions we make, the actions we take, and the conservation efforts we support today will determine whether the legacy of "Steelhead Country" endures or fades away.

Snohomish County and the Tulalip Tribes survey fish four times a month around the Snohomish River estuary by setting a net and counting the fish it catches. They measure size, record species, and look to see if Chinook salmon are recovering in light of habitat restoration projects. Chinook salmon are the preferred food of the Southern Resident killer whales, the 76 orcas on the brink of extinction. Since the fish aren't doing well, the whales are starving. Scientists have focused much of their effort on restoring salmon habitat which has been lost to development, agriculture and other issues, but they say the projects are way behind and need to speed up if we want the orcas and their favorite prey to survive.

Henry's disappearance in December of 2017 struck a chord throughout the community of Snohomish, Washington and brought thousands together to search for him. When his body was found in the Snohomish River in late January, the unimaginable was confirmed - Henry had killed himself.Henry Groeneveld was a soft-spoken beloved man who had been a dedicated rural postal carrier for decades. He had never shown any signs of depression or suicidal thoughts. He was an active member of the community and a familiar face to many. But after an incident at the post office with his supervisor left particularly rattled and upset, Henry came home that morning briefly and then walked out of the door, leaving his personal items behind on the kitchen table and was gone. In this interview with his daughter, Liz Dickson, we learn more about this man and how the experience changed her in profound ways. The history of Henry's life is telling in many ways in terms of understanding the "why" but what is also important, is hearing how a stay-at-home mom with three children of her own, had to shift gears for two months in order to hold vigil over the search of her father. And what she has done after to heal the trauma for herself and her kids after dealing with such a devastating situation and loss. We also discuss how hard it is to get media coverage and law enforcement support for suspected suicide victims. Today, Liz administers a Facebook group called Letters for Henry that reminds people of Henry's legacy of kindness for everyone and how important it is to reach out to people around us and check in on their well-being.

Dan tells us about the cool adventures offered by UnCruise Adventures and some great locations to add to your adventure bucket list. Facebook Twitter   Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast   patreon.com/theoutdoorbizpodcast   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes Dan tells us about the cool adventures offered by UnCruise and some great locations to add to your adventure bucket list. First Exposure to the Outdoors Mine starts in a different way, when I was four years old my family bought a tugboat here in Puget Sound which we lived on summers and I was granted a log raft on the Snohomish River. So my first personal adventure experience was when I was five my dad let me and a buddy go on a about a 1,000 foot leash up the river where we broke the leash and went down the river. Fortunately this was the tidal part of the river so there were no rapids. But you know at that the Gilligan's Island show was a big thing and we had on this wood raft we had an antenna, a steering wheel that did nothing and of course we were scared to death but we were singing the Gilligan's Island going down this river. Things we talked about UnCruise Adventures Pacific Northwest The Amazon Costa Rica Panama The Gulf Coast Alaska Sea of Cortez Columbia The Arctic Advice, tips The first thing of course is have the desire. I always like the folks that come up through the guide ranks. They understand the guiding side and the importance of what we do. Then there's a whole other level of understanding business which most of us that are passionate about what we do have no idea about. This takes a while, generally adventure people aren't necessarily business folks first, they're adventure people first. So I would suggest to anybody that has started their world in adventuring and guiding and this kind of thing to start a small business first. Most of these adventure jobs are seasonal so maybe you start doing yoga retreats in Alaska on your own during the offseason and get that experience. Maybe it's just a few weeks a year at a time rather than you know taking the deep plunge where you don't have any income and you're trying to make a year-round business survive. Other Outdoor Activities Backcountry skiing kayaking hiking Favorite Books Salmon in the Trees by Amy Gulick The Alexander Archipelago by Gustav Tjgaard Sailing around the World by Josh Slocum anything by Jack London Best Gear Purchase under $100 micro spikes Connect with Dan  facebook  

The Oct. 7 episode of NWWC gets off to a roaring start as we join Scott Haugen live in the duck blind for the Summer Lake opener. Your weekly 2-for-1 provides an update on two coho fisheries (the Snohomish River system and the Lower Columbia. We check in with Bob Kratzer of Angler's Guide Service on the status of some of the Olympic Peninsula's salmon stocks.

The Oct. 7 episode of NWWC gets off to a roaring start as we join Scott Haugen live in the duck blind for the Summer Lake opener. Your weekly 2-for-1 provides an update on two coho fisheries (the Snohomish River system and the Lower Columbia. We check in with Bob Kratzer of Angler's Guide Service on the status of some of the Olympic Peninsula's salmon stocks.

NWWC's Sept. 30 show rolls into Hour 2 with hunting wiz Scott Haugen, who previews his new season on Netflix; John Thomas of Rotten Chum Guide Service checks in live from the Snohomish River; our discussion of fishing knots continues.

NWWC's Sept. 30 show rolls into Hour 2 with hunting wiz Scott Haugen, who previews his new season on Netflix; John Thomas of Rotten Chum Guide Service checks in live from the Snohomish River; our discussion of fishing knots continues.

Veteran North End outfitter Doug Saint-Denis of Ridge to River Outdoors gives us a thorough rundown of catching coho on the Snohomish River system

Veteran North End outfitter Doug Saint-Denis of Ridge to River Outdoors gives us a thorough rundown of catching coho on the Snohomish River system

Jarrod Kirkley and the RiverJunky crew expect to haul up to 10 TONS of garbage off the Snohomish River today! Wow!