I doubt WDFW will elevate or appeal the decision. Why? Because if they do, the Suquamish can hold the "NOF non-agreement" threat over the Department. WDFW caves to any and every demand of PS treaty tribes in order to continue riding the shirt tail of the BIA ESA Section 7 permit that authorizes salmon fishing in Puget Sound.

WDFW's Ron Warren called riding the tribal ESA permit the "best alternative." Is that true if it gives treaty tribes de facto control over development along PS shorelines?