The Washington State Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan bill from 17th District Rep. Kevin Waters on Wednesday that would give a boost to the state’s efforts to remove fish barriers in Washington.  House Bill 2045 would facilitate the removal of fish barriers on lands owned by local governments by creating the “Adopt a Fish Barrier” program, through which local governments may receive private donations.  The Stevenson Republican’s legislation would coordinate with current fish barrier programs to pair donations with grant applications already in progress.  The Recreation and Conservation Office would keep a list of projects suited to receiving private donations so a person could choose to which project they donate.  Donations of $10,000 or more would be recognized with a sign at the corrected barrier.  Donations of $100,000 or more would also receive a plaque signed by the governor with their name, the location of the project, the amount and year of the donation, and the fish species benefitting from their donation.  House Bill 2045 now heads to the governor’s desk to await his signature.