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management programs based on the principles of ecosystem 

 management . 



Finally, it must be recognized that habitat problems are only 

 one element contributing to the decline of Pacific anadromous 

 fish stocks. Impacts associated with hydroelectric development 

 and operations, fish hatcheries, and fish harvest, also must be 

 addressed to provide for the conservation of the vulnerable 

 stocks . 



I thank the members of the Subcommittee for the opportunity to 

 testify on this complex problem and I ask that the supplemental 

 statement be made a part of the hearing record. 



Mr. Chairman, this concludes my testimony. Dr. Sedell, 



Dr. Swanson, and I will be happy to answer any questions you may 



have. 



