April 06, 2023
Source: KIRO 7
Federal funding sought to eradicate destructive green crab in Washington
An effort to eradicate an invasive species of crab in Washington is getting new support in the nation’s capital.
The European green crab can consume shellfish and other native marine life and destroy critical habitats.
On Wednesday, Washington’s U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Derek Kilmer went to Sequim Bay.
They joined tribal leaders and environmental advocates to check out trapping efforts to limit green crab population growth.
Murray and Kilmer say they are working to secure federal funding for the efforts.
“I will be writing our nation’s spending bills for the next fiscal year and here’s the bottom line: this is a priority for Puget Sound and all of Washington state — so I’m going to make sure it’s a federal priority, too,” said Murray.
Source: KIRO 7