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 understanding has changed through the years- -thereby pointing 

 out the need for continued evaluation of our programs. We are 

 committed to continuing improvement of our management, 

 consistent with new information and the best science, to ensure 

 long-term stability of the resources under our jurisdiction. 



POSITIVE ACTION RESPONSES 



The Forest Service has taken several actions which, when fully 

 implemented, will help lead to the recovery of Pacific salmon. 



1. The Columbia River Basin (CRB) Anadromous Fish Habitat 

 Management Policy and Implementation Guide was signed in 

 January 1991 by the three Regional Foresters in Regions 1, 

 4, and 6. The Policy clearly articulates Forest Service 

 intent to proactively manage anadromous fish habitat in the 

 Columbia River Basin and to coordinate and cooperate with 

 other Federal, State, and tribal entities in fishery 

 management efforts. 



The Implementation Guide has 10 specific objectives. The 

 primary objectives which directly address resource concerns 

 are: 



1. To establish anadromous fish production goals by Forest 

 watershed. 



2. Describe "Desired Future Conditions" of riparian 

 aquatic habitat to meet the production goals. 



3. Identify consistent habitat inventory procedures. 



