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• 29271. [Article] Klamath River Basin Master Plan for Angler Access and Associated Recreational Uses 1966

  Abstract -- The geographical area covered in this plan is the Klamath Basin in Oregon including Klamath River, tributaries to Upper Klamath Lake, and Lost River. The Klamath Basin has long been renowned ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Klamath River Basin Master Plan for Angler Access and Associated Recreational Uses 1966 Abstract -- The geographical area covered in this plan is the Klamath Basin in Oregon including Klamath River, tributaries to Upper Klamath Lake, and Lost River. The Klamath Basin has long been renowned for the excellent fisheries it provides. Klamath River, Upper Klamath Lake, Williamson, and Wood Rivers are noted for the large trout taken by anglers. Some of the smaller streams in the basin have exceptional fishing for smaller trout. Williamson River and Sprague River have unique fisheries for the Lost River sucker, known locally as mullet. The Lost River system and lower Sprague River provide good angling for warmwater fishes. Angler use is quite extensive throughout the basin. Native stocks are supplemented by hatchery-reared fish in many of the streams. In general, public access to the streams of the Klamath Basin is good, particularly in areas where the demand is greatest. A large amount of publicly owned land in combination with blocks of open land owned by private companies provide this access. However, there are a number of places in the basin which are privately owned and closed to the public. In these places, where a particularly valuable resource is under used, this plan recommends developments which will allow greater public use. Title: Klamath River Basin Master Plan for Angler Access and Associated Recreational Uses 1966 Abstract -- The geographical area covered in this plan is the Klamath Basin in Oregon including Klamath River, tributaries to Upper Klamath Lake, and Lost River. The Klamath Basin has long been renowned for the excellent fisheries it provides. Klamath River, Upper Klamath Lake, Williamson, and Wood Rivers are noted for the large trout taken by anglers. Some of the smaller streams in the basin have exceptional fishing for smaller trout. Williamson River and Sprague River have unique fisheries for the Lost River sucker, known locally as mullet. The Lost River system and lower Sprague River provide good angling for warmwater fishes. Angler use is quite extensive throughout the basin. Native stocks are supplemented by hatchery-reared fish in many of the streams. In general, public access to the streams of the Klamath Basin is good, particularly in areas where the demand is greatest. A large amount of publicly owned land in combination with blocks of open land owned by private companies provide this access. However, there are a number of places in the basin which are privately owned and closed to the public. In these places, where a particularly valuable resource is under used, this plan recommends developments which will allow greater public use. Close

• 29272. [Article] Preseason Report I, Stock Abundance Analysis for 1998, Ocean Salmon Fisheries

  Abstract -- This is the second report in an annual series of four reports prepared by the Salmon Technical Team (STT) of the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) to document and help guide salmon ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Preseason Report I, Stock Abundance Analysis for 1998, Ocean Salmon Fisheries Abstract -- This is the second report in an annual series of four reports prepared by the Salmon Technical Team (STT) of the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) to document and help guide salmon fishery management off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. This report will be formally reviewed at the Council's March meeting. The third and fourth reports in this series will be developed at the close of the March and April Council meetings, respectively. They will analyze the impacts of the Council's proposed and final ocean salmon fishery management recommendations for 1998. This report provides 1998 salmon stock abundance projections and an analysis of the impacts of 1997 regulations, or regulatory procedures. The report focuses on chinook and coho stocks that have been important in determining Council fisheries in recent years. However, decisions on whether or not to propose Endangered Species Act listings for several chinook stocks ranging from central California to Puget Sound are anticipated in the near future. In the event that the National Marine Fisheries Service proposes new listings, information concerning the status of these stocks may significantly affect Council deliberations on the final salmon fishing seasons. Chapter I provides a summary of the 1998 stock abundance projections. Chapters II and Ill provide detailed stock-by-stock analyses of abundance and a description of prediction methodology and accuracy of past abundance predictions for chinook and coho salmon, respectively. Chapter IV summarizes abundance information for pink salmon. Four appendices provide supplementary information as follows: Appendix A provides a summary of Council stock management goals; Appendix 8 contains pertinent data for Oregon production index (OPI) area coho; Appendix C provides historical salmon catch data for the Cape Flattery and Strait of Juan de Fuca areas; and Appendix D contains the Council's current harvest allocation schedules. Summaries of preseason and postseason abundance estimates are included in: • Table 11-2 for Central Valley Index fall chinqok since 1985; • Table 11-4 for Klamath River fall chinook since 1985; • Table 11-8 for selected Columbia River fall chinook stocks since 1984; • Table 11-9 for Puget Sound summer/fall chinook stocks since 1993; • Table 111-1 for OPI area produced coho stocks since 1992 and • Table 111-3 for selected naturally spawning Puget Sound and Washington coastal coho stocks since 1984. Differences between preseason and postseason estimates are caused by a number of factors, including: (1) inaccuracies in abundance forecasts for these and other stocks which are exploited by mixed stock fisheries, (2) deviations of actual catches and fishery patterns from preseason expectations, (3) anomalies in stock distribution and migration patterns, and (4) for the Puget Sound coho stocks, differences in assessment methodologies (postseason estimates are based on run reconstruction assumptions which differ substantially from those represented in the Fishery Regulatory Assessment Model). The STT has not been able to complete a proper evaluation of abundance estimates which would take all these factors into account. Title: Preseason Report I, Stock Abundance Analysis for 1998, Ocean Salmon Fisheries Abstract -- This is the second report in an annual series of four reports prepared by the Salmon Technical Team (STT) of the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) to document and help guide salmon fishery management off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. This report will be formally reviewed at the Council's March meeting. The third and fourth reports in this series will be developed at the close of the March and April Council meetings, respectively. They will analyze the impacts of the Council's proposed and final ocean salmon fishery management recommendations for 1998. This report provides 1998 salmon stock abundance projections and an analysis of the impacts of 1997 regulations, or regulatory procedures. The report focuses on chinook and coho stocks that have been important in determining Council fisheries in recent years. However, decisions on whether or not to propose Endangered Species Act listings for several chinook stocks ranging from central California to Puget Sound are anticipated in the near future. In the event that the National Marine Fisheries Service proposes new listings, information concerning the status of these stocks may significantly affect Council deliberations on the final salmon fishing seasons. Chapter I provides a summary of the 1998 stock abundance projections. Chapters II and Ill provide detailed stock-by-stock analyses of abundance and a description of prediction methodology and accuracy of past abundance predictions for chinook and coho salmon, respectively. Chapter IV summarizes abundance information for pink salmon. Four appendices provide supplementary information as follows: Appendix A provides a summary of Council stock management goals; Appendix 8 contains pertinent data for Oregon production index (OPI) area coho; Appendix C provides historical salmon catch data for the Cape Flattery and Strait of Juan de Fuca areas; and Appendix D contains the Council's current harvest allocation schedules. Summaries of preseason and postseason abundance estimates are included in: • Table 11-2 for Central Valley Index fall chinqok since 1985; • Table 11-4 for Klamath River fall chinook since 1985; • Table 11-8 for selected Columbia River fall chinook stocks since 1984; • Table 11-9 for Puget Sound summer/fall chinook stocks since 1993; • Table 111-1 for OPI area produced coho stocks since 1992 and • Table 111-3 for selected naturally spawning Puget Sound and Washington coastal coho stocks since 1984. Differences between preseason and postseason estimates are caused by a number of factors, including: (1) inaccuracies in abundance forecasts for these and other stocks which are exploited by mixed stock fisheries, (2) deviations of actual catches and fishery patterns from preseason expectations, (3) anomalies in stock distribution and migration patterns, and (4) for the Puget Sound coho stocks, differences in assessment methodologies (postseason estimates are based on run reconstruction assumptions which differ substantially from those represented in the Fishery Regulatory Assessment Model). The STT has not been able to complete a proper evaluation of abundance estimates which would take all these factors into account. Close

• 29273. [Article] Abundance, Productivity, and Life History of Fifteenmile Creek Steelhead; Annual Report 2016

  Abstract -- The Fifteenmile Creek watershed in North Central Oregon hosts a native population of steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) that is without influence of previous hatchery augmentation. The Fifteenmile ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Abundance, Productivity, and Life History of Fifteenmile Creek Steelhead; Annual Report 2016 Abstract -- The Fifteenmile Creek watershed in North Central Oregon hosts a native population of steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) that is without influence of previous hatchery augmentation. The Fifteenmile Creek steelhead are a subpopulation within the Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the Middle Columbia River steelhead and was listed as ‘threatened’ by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) first on March 25, 1999 and relisted as a DPS on January 5, 2006. Subsequently, a conservation and recovery management plan was developed for the Middle Columbia River steelhead DPS within Oregon state borders. The goal of the plan is to recover Middle Columbia River steelhead to a level that would allow the removal of threatened status, in addition to providing a long-term goal to recover the population sufficiently to provide sustainable fisheries and other ecological, cultural, social and economic benefits for future generations. The DPS-level recovery plan sets specific recovery goals for the areas within the DPS, which designates Fifteenmile Creek explicitly. The Fifteenmile Creek steelhead population is considered the most inland winter race of steelhead in the Columbia River Basin, as designated by NOAA fisheries. However review of this designation may be necessary at the next Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) Biological Opinion (BiOp) status-review because the run-timing of adult steelhead passing Bonneville Dam has been inconsistent with known winter-run steelhead in the area. The population was identified as “must have viable” status by the Interior Columbia Technical Recovery Team (ICTRT), and reaching viable status is essential for achieving DPS delisting. The ICTRT, Recovery Plan, and the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS-BiOp) have all identified this population as high priority for improving precision and accuracy of abundance, productivity, diversity, and spatial structure information. Title: Abundance, Productivity, and Life History of Fifteenmile Creek Steelhead; Annual Report 2016 Abstract -- The Fifteenmile Creek watershed in North Central Oregon hosts a native population of steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) that is without influence of previous hatchery augmentation. The Fifteenmile Creek steelhead are a subpopulation within the Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the Middle Columbia River steelhead and was listed as ‘threatened’ by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) first on March 25, 1999 and relisted as a DPS on January 5, 2006. Subsequently, a conservation and recovery management plan was developed for the Middle Columbia River steelhead DPS within Oregon state borders. The goal of the plan is to recover Middle Columbia River steelhead to a level that would allow the removal of threatened status, in addition to providing a long-term goal to recover the population sufficiently to provide sustainable fisheries and other ecological, cultural, social and economic benefits for future generations. The DPS-level recovery plan sets specific recovery goals for the areas within the DPS, which designates Fifteenmile Creek explicitly. The Fifteenmile Creek steelhead population is considered the most inland winter race of steelhead in the Columbia River Basin, as designated by NOAA fisheries. However review of this designation may be necessary at the next Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) Biological Opinion (BiOp) status-review because the run-timing of adult steelhead passing Bonneville Dam has been inconsistent with known winter-run steelhead in the area. The population was identified as “must have viable” status by the Interior Columbia Technical Recovery Team (ICTRT), and reaching viable status is essential for achieving DPS delisting. The ICTRT, Recovery Plan, and the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS-BiOp) have all identified this population as high priority for improving precision and accuracy of abundance, productivity, diversity, and spatial structure information. Close

• 29274. [Article] Coastal Steelhead Spawning Survey Procedures Manual 2004

  Abstract -- In 1998 steelhead spawning surveys were implemented in selected coastal basins to test the feasibility of using steelhead redd counts to estimate the abundance of adult steelhead. In order ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Coastal Steelhead Spawning Survey Procedures Manual 2004 Abstract -- In 1998 steelhead spawning surveys were implemented in selected coastal basins to test the feasibility of using steelhead redd counts to estimate the abundance of adult steelhead. In order to test survey reliability, areas above adult counting stations were comprehensively surveyed and redd counts were compared with adult passage numbers. In 1999 we continued the evaluation of the relationship between survey estimates and adult passage above calibration sites. In addition, exploratory surveys were conducted to develop a list of potential annual survey sites with a broad geographic distribution for indexing steelhead abundance coast-wide. See project annual reports for detail of 1998 and 1999 sampling. From 2000 to 2002, research was confined to the Smith River Basin and calibration surveys were limited to Mill and Fishhawk Creeks. This research allowed comparison of population estimates derived from mark-recapture to redd counts in randomly chosen survey sites. Results obtained from this study have shown redd counts to be a consistent measure of steelhead spawner abundance. A survey program was initiated in 2003 to monitor Oregon coastal steelhead utilizing the results of this study. Title: Coastal Steelhead Spawning Survey Procedures Manual 2004 Abstract -- In 1998 steelhead spawning surveys were implemented in selected coastal basins to test the feasibility of using steelhead redd counts to estimate the abundance of adult steelhead. In order to test survey reliability, areas above adult counting stations were comprehensively surveyed and redd counts were compared with adult passage numbers. In 1999 we continued the evaluation of the relationship between survey estimates and adult passage above calibration sites. In addition, exploratory surveys were conducted to develop a list of potential annual survey sites with a broad geographic distribution for indexing steelhead abundance coast-wide. See project annual reports for detail of 1998 and 1999 sampling. From 2000 to 2002, research was confined to the Smith River Basin and calibration surveys were limited to Mill and Fishhawk Creeks. This research allowed comparison of population estimates derived from mark-recapture to redd counts in randomly chosen survey sites. Results obtained from this study have shown redd counts to be a consistent measure of steelhead spawner abundance. A survey program was initiated in 2003 to monitor Oregon coastal steelhead utilizing the results of this study. Close

• 29275. [Article] Fish Hatchery Ways & Means Manual 1986

  Abstract -- The idea for this manual was conceived in 1969, while I was serving as assist ant manager of a new facility on the southern Oregon coast. We had struggled with several problems that always ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Fish Hatchery Ways & Means Manual 1986 Abstract -- The idea for this manual was conceived in 1969, while I was serving as assist ant manager of a new facility on the southern Oregon coast. We had struggled with several problems that always occur at a new station, then later found a solution while visiting another hatchery. It occurred to me that if we had a communication system for ideas between hatcheries, problems could be solved quicker and better, and a more efficient operation could be achieved. In addition, I observed that many good ideas are developed, then later abandoned for whatever reasons. Often the idea was lost, although it might surface again years later. I felt this would be a way to record and document these ideas for anyone who might be able to use them: In 1983, I listed the project as an item on my yearly work plan and obtained approval to proceed with the project. A year was spent trying to develop a format for the manual, and two years was spent collecting information by visiting all hatcheries in the state. It is hoped that the material included ,will be of value in making fish culture easier, more efficient~ and a smoother ·operation. It is also hoped that this will only be a beginning. I envision that when someone has an idea they feel might be useful, that~they could send me a photo and a short explanation of the purpose. I could then, as needed, make copies and make them available to those who are interested. The manual is divided by five major areas of fish culture which are: adult handling, incubation, fingerling rearing, liberation, and miscellaneous. Each section is numbered by page, thus leaving the book open-ended and additional pages can be added to each section in the future. If there is more than one page number for a specific item (i.e. pond crowders), then the page number is the same, but a letter of the alphabet is also used (i.e. page 10, then page 10 A). As you will notice, each item that is included lists the hatchery it is at; therefore, if further information is needed, one can contact the hatchery that has the item. Title: Fish Hatchery Ways & Means Manual 1986 Abstract -- The idea for this manual was conceived in 1969, while I was serving as assist ant manager of a new facility on the southern Oregon coast. We had struggled with several problems that always occur at a new station, then later found a solution while visiting another hatchery. It occurred to me that if we had a communication system for ideas between hatcheries, problems could be solved quicker and better, and a more efficient operation could be achieved. In addition, I observed that many good ideas are developed, then later abandoned for whatever reasons. Often the idea was lost, although it might surface again years later. I felt this would be a way to record and document these ideas for anyone who might be able to use them: In 1983, I listed the project as an item on my yearly work plan and obtained approval to proceed with the project. A year was spent trying to develop a format for the manual, and two years was spent collecting information by visiting all hatcheries in the state. It is hoped that the material included ,will be of value in making fish culture easier, more efficient~ and a smoother ·operation. It is also hoped that this will only be a beginning. I envision that when someone has an idea they feel might be useful, that~they could send me a photo and a short explanation of the purpose. I could then, as needed, make copies and make them available to those who are interested. The manual is divided by five major areas of fish culture which are: adult handling, incubation, fingerling rearing, liberation, and miscellaneous. Each section is numbered by page, thus leaving the book open-ended and additional pages can be added to each section in the future. If there is more than one page number for a specific item (i.e. pond crowders), then the page number is the same, but a letter of the alphabet is also used (i.e. page 10, then page 10 A). As you will notice, each item that is included lists the hatchery it is at; therefore, if further information is needed, one can contact the hatchery that has the item. Close

• 29276. [Article] Habitat Protection Policies and Standards of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 1991

  Abstract -- The Habitat Protection Policies and Standards collected in this document are intended to provide guidance to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife employees. It is a working and evolving document ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Habitat Protection Policies and Standards of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 1991 Abstract -- The Habitat Protection Policies and Standards collected in this document are intended to provide guidance to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife employees. It is a working and evolving document that responds to changing laws, habitat conditions, social and political attitudes, and increased knowledge. The Habitat Conservation Division of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife developed these habitat protection policies and standards using intra-agency task forces comprised of experts from throughout the state. Those policies and standards that significantly affect the public interest have been or will be developed into administrative rules through a public review and comment process. Title: Habitat Protection Policies and Standards of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 1991 Abstract -- The Habitat Protection Policies and Standards collected in this document are intended to provide guidance to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife employees. It is a working and evolving document that responds to changing laws, habitat conditions, social and political attitudes, and increased knowledge. The Habitat Conservation Division of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife developed these habitat protection policies and standards using intra-agency task forces comprised of experts from throughout the state. Those policies and standards that significantly affect the public interest have been or will be developed into administrative rules through a public review and comment process. Close

• 29277. [Article] Lower Deschutes River Fish Management Plans - Administrative Rules

  Abstract -- On July 26, 1996 the Fish and Wildlife Commission reviewed the Lower Deschutes River fish management plan. Department staff were directed to develop Oregon Administrative Rules which reflect ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Lower Deschutes River Fish Management Plans - Administrative Rules Abstract -- On July 26, 1996 the Fish and Wildlife Commission reviewed the Lower Deschutes River fish management plan. Department staff were directed to develop Oregon Administrative Rules which reflect policies and the objectives . contained in the plans and preferred alternatives selected on July 26 by the Commission (See also Executive Summary). Title: Lower Deschutes River Fish Management Plans - Administrative Rules Abstract -- On July 26, 1996 the Fish and Wildlife Commission reviewed the Lower Deschutes River fish management plan. Department staff were directed to develop Oregon Administrative Rules which reflect policies and the objectives . contained in the plans and preferred alternatives selected on July 26 by the Commission (See also Executive Summary). Close

• 29278. [Article] McKenzie River Plan Summary, Mailing

  Abstract -- The McKenzie River subbasin is an area rich in natural beauty and resources. The tradition of fishing the McKenzie runs deep, and its notoriety reaches far and wide. The McKenzie River is one ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: McKenzie River Plan Summary, Mailing Abstract -- The McKenzie River subbasin is an area rich in natural beauty and resources. The tradition of fishing the McKenzie runs deep, and its notoriety reaches far and wide. The McKenzie River is one of the most popular rivers for fishing in Oregon. During the 1983 trout season, an estimated 54,000 anglers fished from Blue River to Armitage Park. The most sought after species include native rainbow and cutthroat trout, spring chinook, and in recent years, an introduced run of summer steelhead. To meet angling demand, hatchery rainbow trout are stocked in portions of the mainstem, Blue River, and the South Fork. During the past year, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists and a public advisory team from the McKenzie River/Eugene-Springfield area, jointly developed a draft plan to guide the management of the fisheries in the McKenzie subbasin. The draft plan includes management guidelines, objectives, priorities, and recommended actions to solve the principal fisheries' problems concerning: • Habitat • Management of major fish species or groups of species • Angling access This summary covers some of the key elements of the draft plan. Title: McKenzie River Plan Summary, Mailing Abstract -- The McKenzie River subbasin is an area rich in natural beauty and resources. The tradition of fishing the McKenzie runs deep, and its notoriety reaches far and wide. The McKenzie River is one of the most popular rivers for fishing in Oregon. During the 1983 trout season, an estimated 54,000 anglers fished from Blue River to Armitage Park. The most sought after species include native rainbow and cutthroat trout, spring chinook, and in recent years, an introduced run of summer steelhead. To meet angling demand, hatchery rainbow trout are stocked in portions of the mainstem, Blue River, and the South Fork. During the past year, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists and a public advisory team from the McKenzie River/Eugene-Springfield area, jointly developed a draft plan to guide the management of the fisheries in the McKenzie subbasin. The draft plan includes management guidelines, objectives, priorities, and recommended actions to solve the principal fisheries' problems concerning: • Habitat • Management of major fish species or groups of species • Angling access This summary covers some of the key elements of the draft plan. Close

• 29279. [Article] Natural Resource Conflict Management 1982

  Abstract -- This Handbook was used for a series of workshops on Natural Resource Conflict Management held jointly by the USDA, Forest Service and USDI9 Bureau of Land Management in 1982. It was written ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Natural Resource Conflict Management 1982 Abstract -- This Handbook was used for a series of workshops on Natural Resource Conflict Management held jointly by the USDA, Forest Service and USDI9 Bureau of Land Management in 1982. It was written by Romcoe, Center for Environmental Problem Solving, Boulder, Colorado. It is intended for people who are new to the field of conflict management as well as for experienced practitioners. The field of natural resource conflict management is comparatively new, so the insight, procedures, techniques and theory have been gathered from many disciplines and areas where dispute resolution has been more highly developed. This includes international peacemaking experience, organizational development processes and skills, labor-management relations, community dispute settlement procedures and academic research in social psychology. Although the literature in the field is limited, the experience and practice of natural resource conflict management have been extensive. This workbook draws together some of the theory and techniques that have been successful in environmental conflicts and may be helpful to the person who handles natural resource disputes on a day-to-day basis. Title: Natural Resource Conflict Management 1982 Abstract -- This Handbook was used for a series of workshops on Natural Resource Conflict Management held jointly by the USDA, Forest Service and USDI9 Bureau of Land Management in 1982. It was written by Romcoe, Center for Environmental Problem Solving, Boulder, Colorado. It is intended for people who are new to the field of conflict management as well as for experienced practitioners. The field of natural resource conflict management is comparatively new, so the insight, procedures, techniques and theory have been gathered from many disciplines and areas where dispute resolution has been more highly developed. This includes international peacemaking experience, organizational development processes and skills, labor-management relations, community dispute settlement procedures and academic research in social psychology. Although the literature in the field is limited, the experience and practice of natural resource conflict management have been extensive. This workbook draws together some of the theory and techniques that have been successful in environmental conflicts and may be helpful to the person who handles natural resource disputes on a day-to-day basis. Close

• 29280. [Article] Public Draft: A Plan for Oregon Coho Salmon | Comprehensive Plan for Production and Management of Oregon's Anadromous Salmon and Trout, Part II Coho Salmon Plan

  Abstract -- Most of us agree we have a "coho problem." Generally stated, the problem is that our coho salmon populations have slumped to the level we had almost 20 years ago after an apparently successful ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Public Draft: A Plan for Oregon Coho Salmon | Comprehensive Plan for Production and Management of Oregon's Anadromous Salmon and Trout, Part II Coho Salmon Plan Abstract -- Most of us agree we have a "coho problem." Generally stated, the problem is that our coho salmon populations have slumped to the level we had almost 20 years ago after an apparently successful hatchery program had increased them to a record high in 1976. There is no simple explanation for, or solution to, the coho production problem. If we want to obtain a permanent increase in coho abundance, we must develop an organized and well-founded-program to lead us there. That is why we need a plan. A plan is like a map-it shows us how to get from one place to another. We are at a point of low coho abundance, and we want to get back to the level of abundance we enjoyed in the early 1970's. Production is not Oregon's only coho problem. There are many other issues dealing with allocation, harvest, stocks, surplus fish, escapements, habitat, etc. (see lA). Most of these are interrelated, and many are a part of the coho production problem. Although these are all important considerations in the development of Oregon's coho management plan, the coho production problem has been emphasized. Title: Public Draft: A Plan for Oregon Coho Salmon | Comprehensive Plan for Production and Management of Oregon's Anadromous Salmon and Trout, Part II Coho Salmon Plan Abstract -- Most of us agree we have a "coho problem." Generally stated, the problem is that our coho salmon populations have slumped to the level we had almost 20 years ago after an apparently successful hatchery program had increased them to a record high in 1976. There is no simple explanation for, or solution to, the coho production problem. If we want to obtain a permanent increase in coho abundance, we must develop an organized and well-founded-program to lead us there. That is why we need a plan. A plan is like a map-it shows us how to get from one place to another. We are at a point of low coho abundance, and we want to get back to the level of abundance we enjoyed in the early 1970's. Production is not Oregon's only coho problem. There are many other issues dealing with allocation, harvest, stocks, surplus fish, escapements, habitat, etc. (see lA). Most of these are interrelated, and many are a part of the coho production problem. Although these are all important considerations in the development of Oregon's coho management plan, the coho production problem has been emphasized. Close