Residents outraged after vandalism wreaks havoc on local economy: 'Their actions are now hurting people's quality of life'

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Residents outraged after vandalism wreaks havoc on local economy: 'Their actions are now hurting people's quality of life'

Last year, thieves caused major destruction to the Granite Falls Fish Ladder in Washington, stealing hundreds of feet of copper wire and rendering the ladder inoperable, according to Fox 13 Seattle.  The ladder is a critical lifeline for Chinook salmon and steelhead, allowing them access to almost 57 miles of spawning habitat in the Upper South Fork Stillaguamish River. The vandalism — which will cost $250,000 to fix — has killed many fish, decr…