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stales, tribal entities, and regional communities, economic, and fish advocate groups. 

 The plan's success is predicated by stakeholder involvement and participation. The 

 exclusion of economic stakeholders in January 1994 by the Administration during the 

 ESA Section 7 River flow operations lead several CRA members to seek participation 

 using the Courts. If we are to avoid a repeat of the regional spotted owl train wreak, 

 then the Administration must open their process. And it must be opened in a 

 meaningful manner An open process, encouraging stakeholder participation, would 

 have provided additional scientific information on the recent federal agency decision to 

 spill water at eight Columbia and Snake River dams. A program that we now believe, 

 at besu spent $1 1 million of taxpayer funds and, at worst, harmed the fish that we are 

 attempting to save. 



The CRA believes that we must proceed rapidly with final adoption of the 

 Bevan plan. Without it, decisions such as the recent spill program and possible 

 dictates by the federal court could become common place. A comprehensive plan that 

 is scientific based is the direction the region should proceed. In an effort to expedite 

 implementation, the CRA has prepared a listing of program elements that should begin 

 immediately (attachment 7) These elements are compatible with the Bevan plan. We 

 request your assistance 



Thank you for the opportunity to testify. 



Attachment 1 CRA Membership List 



Attechment 2 Columbia River Salmon Historical Trend 



Attachment 3 Snake River Salmon Recovery Team Plan Summary 



Attachment 4 Snake River Salmon Mortality 



Attachment 5 West Coast Salmon Trends 



Attachment 6 Cost Effectiveness Analysis 



Attachment 7 FY 1995 Federal Appropriations 



