Oregon Court Invalidates Stealth Changes to Fish Passage Rules

Oregon court invalidates stealth changes to fish passage rules

Ruling says ODFW violated public notice requirements when it redefined fish passages to include trap-and-haul methods Streaming service: A recent court ruling addresses the definition of safe passage for coho salmon and other fish. Photo: David Herasimtschuk By Nathan Gilles. December 8, 2025. On the eve of this year’s Thanksgiving holiday, the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Tribes and conservation groups that sued the State of Oregon…

Tribes and Fish Advocates Win Legal Case Against Salmon Trucking Rule - Oregon Wild

Salem, Ore. (December 2025) Contact for more information Miles Johnson, Columbia RiverkeeperSteve Pedery, Oregon Wild The Oregon Court of Appeals has overturned a December 2022 rule by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) that weakened protections for migratory fish like salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and lamprey. The Nez Perce Tribe and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reserva…