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drawdowns as a means to enhance threatened salmon. The NMFS Recovery Team stated 

 these baseline tests must be conducted prior to any drawdown testing Further drawdown 

 testing must be a credible biological experiment. At recent regional meeting, the public 

 expressed strong opposition for any drawdown test. 



1995 Federal Appropriations Recommendations - 



National Marine Fisheries Service and Arn^ Corps of Engineers - Funding should 

 be provided for continued baseline flow survival studies (hvamoto, Skalski, Williams 

 Study). 1995 funding for Snake River drawdown planning and test drawdowns 

 should not be provided as no scientific or public support exists. Funds and Agency 

 Stcffcan be better used for priority salmon enhancement proposals. 



VL ADULT PASSAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 



Background - The Corps is examining a variety of improvements that would improve 

 survival of upstream migrating adult salmon past hydroelectric dams in the Columbia and 

 Snake rivers. These include modifying fish ladders, attraction water, entrances, exists, and 

 others. 



Army Corps of Engineers • Provide listing ofadub salmon passage system 

 in^rovements in the Columbia and Snake River prior to FY 1996 Appn^riations. 



Consistency with NMFS Recovery Team (Bevan) Plan - 



"To improve upstream passage conditions, the Team recommends changes to adult 

 fishways at dams and dam operations." pg 20, Team Final Recomm , Summary 



Consistency with NPPC Strategy for Salmon - 



"Continue to evaluate all mainstem adult passage facilities, evaluate the need for new 

 facilities, and make facility improvements as necessary", pg 41, Strategy for Salmon, 

 Voin 



Vn. HABITAT ENHANCEMENTS 



Background - Both regional salmon recovery plans include measures for improving 

 spawning and rearing habitat. The Soil Conservation Service of the Department of 

 Agriculture is established as an agency that can work cooperatively with land owners to 

 enhance habitat. The Northwest Power Council has requested augmented funding for the Soil 

 Conservation Service. The CRA supports this effort. 



