WSR 14-06-004

POLICY STATEMENT

[Filed February 19, 2014, 2:21 p.m.]

Title of Policy Statement: Grays Harbor Basin Salmon Management (C3621).

Issuing Entity: Washington fish and wildlife commission.

Subject Matter: The objective of this policy is to advance the conservation and restoration of wild salmon. Where consistent with this conservation objective, the policy also seeks to maintain or enhance the economic well-being and stability of the fishing industry in the state, provide the public with outdoor recreational experiences and a fair distribution of fishing opportunities throughout the Grays Harbor Basin, and improve the technical rigor of fishery management. Enhanced transparency and information sharing are needed to restore and maintain public trust and support for management of Grays Harbor salmon fisheries.

Located at http://wdfw.wa.gov/commission/policies/c3621.html.

Effective Date: February 8, 2014.

Contact Person: Tami Lininger, Executive Assistant, Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, (360) 902-2267, commission@dfw.wa.gov.