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2.3 Genetic Goals in IDFG Documents 



This agency's genetic goals closely resemble those of FWS-3. IDFG-1 has 

 two relevant statements. The foremost priority is "preservation of 

 desirable genetic characteristics of wild fish." Consistent with this priority, 

 "hatchery production programs will be managed in a manner that 

 minimizes adverse effects on the quantity and quality of natural 

 production of anadromous fish." In keeping with this policy, the draft 

 Policy Plan for 1990-2005 (IDFG-3) states "the Department will strive to 

 maintain genetic integrity of wild native stocks when using hatchery 

 supplementation." The draft Fisheries Management Plan for 1990-1995 

 (IDFG-4) makes a similar statement (page 23). 



2.4 Genetic Goals in ODFW Documents 



The Wild Fish Management Policy in ODFW-1 is similar to IDFG policy and 

 the draft FWS-3. It states that "protection of genetic resources shall be the 

 priority in the management of wild fish." Also, because "interbreedinf of 

 hatchery fish with wild fish pose risks to conserving and utilizing the 

 genetic resources of wild populations", alternative strategies are presented 

 to limit these genetic risks. Finally, it mandates development of a gene 

 conservation policy. 



The Natural Production Policy in ODFW-1 refers to the need to "conserve 

 stock fitness and life history characteristics" in order to "protect and 

 promote natural production of indigenous, and where desirable, introduced 

 fishes." This policy doesn't clearly address the relationship of hatchery 

 programs to the protection of natural production. Conditions for 

 "desirable" use of introduced fishes are not defined. Except for ambiguities 

 associated with these omissions, this policy generally concurs with the 

 Wild Fish Management Policy. 



2.5 Genetic Goals in WDW Documents 



While WDW policies lack a clear statement of genetic goals for hatchery 

 production, a few statements imply their existence. These include: 



"minimize genetic and competitive impacts of hatchery fish on wild stocks whenever 

 feasible" (WDW-1); 



"select a suitable wild broodstock for the rehabilitation program. This should be the 

 wild stock indigenous to the river system" (WDW-2 and -3); and 



