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and mandate other non-salmon basin water and land-uses. For 

 example, over thirty Federal, state, tribal and other water-use 

 interests were represented at the regional Salmon Summit. 

 Another example, the Power Council's Directory of Organizations 

 contains approximately 150 organizations interested in the Power 

 Plan and the fish and wildlife program. All of these interests 

 would have authorities and programs impacted. Land-use interests 

 represent yet another block that would be affected. In summary, 

 it is not clear whether any one entity, without possessing total 

 control of all basin resource actions, could implement salmon 

 recovery actions while accommodating a sustainable regional 

 economy and ensuring preservation or restoration of the 

 biological integrity of the Columbia River Basin ecosystem. 



III. CONCLUSION 



I want to take this opportunity to say that the Corps staff 

 works hard and with dedication to carry out the Council's 

 measures and meet the requirements of the ESA. 



Again, I appreciate your time and attention and the 

 opportunity to add my voice to the regional call for continued 

 cooperation and progress in efforts to preserve and restore 

 Columbia and Snake River salmon stocks. 



