HB 3028 - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/09/00)

     Recognizes the need to address listings under the federal endangered species act (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.) in a way that will make the most efficient use of existing efforts.

     Finds that the principle of adaptive management requires that different models should be tried so that the lessons learned from these models can be put to use throughout the state.

     Declares an intent to create a program for southeastern Washington that addresses the recent listings of salmon and takes full advantage of all state and local efforts at habitat restoration in that area to date.