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| No. 10 |
SALMON OF THE NORTH PACIFIC COAST
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The salmon of the North
Pacific Coast, whose habitat stretches three thousand miles from
central California to Alaska's Bering Sea, are experiencing the
greatest threat to their existence in modern history. Long term
overfishing, the effects of man-made pollutants, dams and logging
practices contribute to the destruction of their natural spawning
habitat and have depressed returning salmon populations below naturally
sustainable levels. |
| In order to preserve the
five salmon species of the North Pacific Coast the Federation of
Western Outdoor Clubs endorses full funding for the Yakima River Basin
Bypass facilities, John Day Dam Bypass facilities and the Columbia
River Hatcheries Project. Further, the FWOC encourages full
compliance by the Bonneville Power Administration, the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation to the programs of the
Northwest Power Planning Council as empowered by the Northwest Power
Act of 1980. |
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The Federation of Western
Outdoor Clubs encourages continued negotiations between the State and
native Indian parties as set up under the Salmon and Steelhead
Conservation and Enhancement Act of 1980. Finally, the FWOC
encourages the U.S. State Department to vigorously pursue a return to
negotiations with the Canadian government over the West Coast salmon
fisheries issue. |
| Only agreement among all
of the affected parties and compliance with the law can save this great
natural resource. |
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