SB 5637-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Declares an intent to encourage the refocusing of existing agency monitoring activities necessary to implement a comprehensive watershed health monitoring program, with a focus on salmon recovery.  The program should:  Be based on a framework of greater coordination of existing monitoring activities; require monitoring activities most relevant to adopted local, state, and federal watershed health objectives; and facilitate the exchange of monitoring information with agencies and organizations carrying out watershed health, salmon recovery, and water resources management planning and programs.

     Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.