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1. Overview of Status

Pacific Salmon Ecoregions

Where salmon are strongest

Of ≈ 1400 historic salmonid populations in PNW & California, ≈ 29% have gone extinct since Euro-American Contact. (RG Gustafson et all 2007) Of 52 extant salmonid species on the west coast, 31 are listed as endangered or threatened or are species of concern.

NOAA’s Mandates

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Hierarchical Structure Management Priority: VSP

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2. Comprehensive Plans

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ESA Sec. 4(f) requirements

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Based on science…

Realistic roadmaps to recovery: how recovery plans will be used…

Recovery planning: not just fish biology

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Comprehensive Plans Include:

Grand Coulee Dam (Built 1941) (Blocked 1100 miles)

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Managing Habitat

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Hatcheries

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Harvest

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Purse Seiner

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Five Recommendations, Lessons Learned & Questions to Ponder.

1. Ecosystem Management makes sense!

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II. Science Isn’t Enough

The Power of Organizing Is Key!

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III. Science Fundamentals

IV. Integrating Management of Fisheries & Habitat

V. Don’t Underestimate the Challenges

www.nwr.noaa.gov

Questions?

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Management Priorities: what about the strong runs?