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COMPREHENSIVE FISHERY MANAGEMENT GOALS 



OF THE PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL 



Adopted November 29, 1984 



Introduction 



The goals which follow represent general statements of aim, purpose or 

 intent which apply to all fisheries managed by the Pacific Council. These 

 goals serve as the cornerstone for development of more specific operational 

 objectives for each fishery managed by the Council which are attainable, 

 quantifiable, and verifiable. These goals also allow management problems 

 common to all fisheries to be addressed by a single set of statements, 

 and as a basis for setting more specific fishery-by-fishery objectives 

 and strategies to achieve those objectives. 



It is not Intended that all plans will be amended to include these goals; 



they will stand alone. However, each plan will be modified to include 



more specific objectives which will improve management and allow performance 

 to be evaluated. 



The goals may or may not be achievable, and some may only be achievable 

 outside of the fishery management plan process. The Council will actively 

 pursue and recommend actions which may be beyond its authority to control. 

 These goals are intended to address such problems, as well as those which 

 can be resolved by fishery management plan measures. 



These goals are consistent with the purposes, policies, and standards of 

 the Magnuson Act, but are more specific statements regarding Council intent 

 within the general requirements of the Act. 



The order in which these goals are listed does not necessarily represent 

 importance or priority. 



Conservation Goals 



The Council will manage the fishery resources in its area to achieve the 

 greatest benefit to the Nation on a continuing basis. The goal of 

 conservation is to benefit people through wise use, rather than simple 

 preservation. In recognition that maintenance of a healthy resource is 

 necessary to achieve continuing benefits to the Nation, the Council will: 



1. Assume a more aggressive role in the protection and enhancement of 

 anadromous and marine fish habitat. The Council will play a leadership 

 and coordination role in support of the agencies with management 

 responsibilities and authorities. 



2. Manage for viable salmon stocks and maintain genetic diversity. However, 

 the Council recognizes that in areas of importance to particular stocks, 

 habitat degradation and water development may leave no alternative 

 but to manage for hatchery production, or a combination of hatchery 

 and natural production. 



