Final Review of Yakama Sturgeon Management Project (2008-455-00)

June 17, 2009  |  document ISRP 2009-22

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At the Council’s May 19, 2009, the ISRP reviewed the Yakama Nation’s Columbia River Basin Fish Accord proposal, Yakama Sturgeon Management Project (2008-455-00). The project intends to facilitate restoration of viable populations and fisheries for white sturgeon in mid-Columbia River reservoirs.

The ISRP found that the proposal Meets Scientific Review Criteria in Part (Qualified)

• Meets criteria for Objective 1, with the qualification that the proponents address the questions and recommendations related to technical justification indicated below when developing a comprehensive strategic plan. The ISRP recommends that this proposal be linked with Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission’s (CRITFC) Accord proposal # 200715500 in future reviews as part of any master plan submittal for the Council’s Three-Step Process.
• Does not meet criteria for Objectives 2 – 5 at this time.

This project proposal is very closely linked and collaborative with Accord Proposal 2007-155-00, CRITFC’s Sturgeon Strategic and Hatchery Master Plan. Therefore, many of the ISRP’s review comments regarding the CRITFC proposal also apply to this proposal.

The Council welcomes public comment on the ISRP's report and recommendations. Please forward any comments to by July 24, 2009.

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