Andy:

I believe the Tulalip Hatchery is supported with Casino money. Even though the hatchery and the casino started with handouts from the Feds the current hatchery budget is mostly if not entirely supported by the Casino. We do not pay for these fish (unless your unlucky at craps), the Tulalips do. They do not have to open the bubble for the public, instead they choose to as a good will gesture of being a good neighbor to the Marysville/Everett communities. They should be given credit for battling with Snohomish County on more protective buffers and higher minimum flow rates for Snohomish County streams. The Tulalips deserve some praise, but don't get me wrong I hate gillnets just as much as the next guy!