This Field Report traces the life and legacy of Billy Frank Jr., whose fight for Native treaty fishing rights during the Fish Wars transformed Washington’s relationship with tribal sovereignty, salmon conservation, and co-management of natural resources. As Washington State prepares to install his statue in Washington D.C., the story explores how Billy Frank Jr.’s legacy of diplomacy, environmental stewardship, and bringing “everyone to the table” continues to shape conversations about justice, the environment, and the future of salmon in the Pacific Northwest.
