Spike raises long-term concerns as Sound Transit scrambles to stop killing fish Sound Transit acknowledged that its Crosslake Connection may be responsible for the deaths of an estimated 2,000 fish in Lake Washington due to a cathodic protection system. Biologists and engineers are working towards a permanent solution to prevent further harm to the fish habitat. Spike and Jake expressed concerns on KIRO Newsradio, questioning Sound Transit's estimate and assurances of the bridge's safety for the public. Sound Transit has acknowledged that its Crosslake Connection may be responsible for the deaths of an estimated 2,000 fish in Lake Washington due to a cathodic protection system. Biologists and engineers are working towards a permanent solution to prevent further harm to the fish habitat. Spike and Jake expressed concerns on KIRO Newsradio, questioning Sound Transit's estimate and assurances of the bridge's safety for the public. Spike raised long-term concerns that the damage may compound over time, potentially leading to a decline in the habitat and the loss of all fish in 10 years if left unaddressed.The Washington State Department of Transportation first alerted Sound Transit to dead fish near the bridge on Aug. 3, with most of the dead fish being non-native perch and bass, and a small number of salmon identified as well. Sound Transit has since raised 32 anode strings off the lakebed as an interim fix.The community has been critical of Sound Transit's handling of the situation, with some questioning the agency's ability to estimate correctly, citing its history of underestimating costs and other projects. As a result, many are left wondering if the 2,000-fish number is accurate and if the bridge is truly safe for the public