New Pesticide Restrictions

November 20, 2008, Kennewick, WA

Farmers worry that new restrictions on the pesticides Chlorpyrifos, Malathion, and Diazinon will hinder their productivity. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is recommending the restrictions in order to protect salmon populations. Northwest Public Radio's Anna King reports.

Northwest Regional Office of NMFS

Northwest Fisheries Science Center