WSR 15-14-002

POLICY STATEMENT

[Filed June 17, 2015, 1:09 p.m.]

Title of Policy Statement: Willapa Bay Salmon Management (C3622).

Issuing Entity: Washington fish and wildlife commission.

Subject Matter: The objective of this policy is to achieve the conservation and restoration of wild salmon in Willapa Bay and avoid Endangered Species Act designation of any salmon species. Where consistent with this conservation objective, the policy also seeks to maintain or enhance the economic well-being and stability of the commercial and recreational fishing industry in the state, provide the public with outdoor recreational experiences, and an appropriate distribution of fishing opportunities throughout the Willapa Bay basin. Enhanced transparency, information sharing, and improved technical rigor of fishery management are needed to restore and maintain public trust and support for management of Willapa Bay salmon fisheries.

Located at http://wdfw.wa.gov/commission/policies/c3622.html.

Effective Date: June 13, 2015.

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.