The Point of No Return: Salmon and Society in the Pacific Northwest

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For the first time in history, an entire US city is coming under scrutiny of the Endangered Species Act. Can salmon and people coexist in urban areas? Living on Earth host Steve Curwood straps on his boots and gear for a trip to Seattle.

The Pacific Northwest once supported one of the world's largest fishing fleets. Today, few remain, and the fishers must use costly techniques to prevent catching endangered runs of salmon. Living On Earth's Terry FitzPatrick examines the forces that will determine the future of salmon fishing.

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