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OBJECTIVE 8t Increase public awareness of the values of fisheries to the 

 Chehalis Basin. 



PRIORITY 3: 



* Develop an education program for Chehalis Basin schools. 



* Develop a video supporting the value of Chehalis Basin fisheries 

 restoration. 



* Sponsor a contest to develop a logo for Chehalis Basin fisheries 

 restoration program. 



* Ensure that all restoration projects are identified by at least small 

 signs carrying the restoration program logo. 



FUNDING NEEDS 



Some restoration has occurred and will continue under existing federal, state, 

 local, and volunteer programs. The proposed habitat restoration projects 

 complement existing programs but should not replace them. 



Since it is important that restoration techniques be demonstrated to be 

 effective before they are fully implemented, it is recommended that 

 restoration be funded gradually over 20 years. After careful review of the 

 size and scope of all tasks necessary for full restoration, it is recommended 

 that a total of $1 million .be committed to Chehalis restoration from 

 interested agencies in each of the 20 years. This level of funding is 

 expected to restore significant fish populations, ultimately stimulating the 

 economic recovery of the Chehalis Basin. The Fish and Wildlife Service is not 

 prepared at this time to request additional funds for its share of this work. 

 However, funds may become available by reprogramming from lower priority 

 activities or through other sources. 



RESTORATION PLAN 



The Chehalis Basin Fisheries Restoration Program has begun and restoration of 

 the anadromous populations will require a 20-year program of implementation. 

 The following step-down plan represents the first 6 years of scheduling for 

 actions and responsibilities in the Restoration Program. Adjustments to the 

 step-down plan will be necessary each year to adapt to continuing changes in 

 program needs. Funding levels represent only the federal contribution to 

 restoration. 



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