Fish Farm Fallout: The Massive Legal Battle Threatening Your Favorite Seafood Menu Items
The Clean Water Act battle over Columbia River trout farms hits a procedural snag as Pacific Seafood tries to pull a sovereign Tribe into the legal crosshairs.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Agriculture Supply
Key points
- Pacific Seafood is fighting a Clean Water Act lawsuit by claiming the Colville Tribes must be part of the case.
- Environmental groups allege industrial trout farms are polluting the Columbia River with massive amounts of fish waste.
- The outcome could force a shift toward expensive land-based fish farming, driving up prices for independent restaurants.
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