Tag: North Cascades

May 25, 2021

North Cascades sees first wild-born fisher in decades

Trail cameras have detected the first confirmed wild-born fisher in the North Cascades in years. According to the state of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, photos showed a female...

September 25, 2018

Mountain goats relocated to the North Cascades

Crews are relocating hundreds of mountain goats (Oreamnos americanus) from Olympic National Park to habitat in the North Cascades. Park officials say this will help protect natural resources, reduce visitor...

July 30, 2018

JWM: Salmon poisoning disease could affect relocated grizzlies

Grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) relocated to Washington’s North Cascades from areas without salmon (Oncorhynchus sp.) may be sensitive to salmon poisoning disease, according to new research. Biologists say the findings...