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creates financial rewards for statutorily mandated, non-revenue producing programs as 

 Bonneville's revenue producing programs become more successful. 



The region must do a better job prioritizing and sequencing measures in the Council's 

 Program. Agreement on the highest priority work will limit the debate over what the 

 appropriate budget level should be for the program. 



We need to continue and improve our work on implementing a comprehensive monitoring and 

 evaluation program. This program will allow us to identify and evaluate what works and what 

 doesn't. The adaptive management policies outlined in the Council's Program will provide a 

 means to "learn fi"om our mistakes" in a scientifically sound manner. 



We believe that, if these actions and the other actions I've discussed are taken, our rate payers and 

 the region as a whole will better understand that our commitment to fish and wildlife is an 

 investment that will pay dividends. 



This concludes my statement. I would be pleased to respond to your questions. 



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