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Policy Perspectives on Hatchery Success Principles. Phil Rigdon DNR Deputy Director, Yakama Nation. Future of Our Salmon October 17, 2012. INTRODUCTION. What do we strive for? How does this connect with overall fish recovery actions? What are the major of the issues?
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Policy Perspectives on Hatchery Success Principles Phil Rigdon DNR Deputy Director, Yakama Nation Future of Our Salmon October 17, 2012
INTRODUCTION What do we strive for? How does this connect with overall fish recovery actions? What are the major of the issues? Bottom line: Hatcheries are one of seven key roles to address Columbia Basin fish recovery. 2
WHERE WE WORK Today, the Yakama Nation has 200 fisheries employees working on over 100 fish projects within the Columbia River Basin. Núsux Since time immemorial, the Columbia River Basin has given its salmon, to sustain the Yakama people; in turn, the Yakama have honored and protected the salmon.
FISHERIES IN ACTION Sturgeon Project Cle Elum Hancock Springs Restoration • Chewuch River, wood Habitat. Hatcheries & broodstock Habitat & Fish Passage Research & Policy Innovative Fish Actions Kelt Reconditioning Sockeye Reintroduction Lamprey Lamprey Surveys 5
Yakama Nation Imagine a clean and productive Columbia River Basin that sustains the cultural practices of Yakama members and improves life for Northwest people and generations not yet born.