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supporting anadromous fishes, 42% of stream channels are in poor 

 condition, 35% fair, and 23% optimum. 



Watershed degradation impacts all lands and land uses throughout 

 the region. Rangelands and forestlands, agricultural and urban 

 lands all need to be considered as restoration proceeds. The BLM 

 recognizes its responsibility to improve the condition of 

 riparian habitats and restore ecological processes and functions 

 to the public lands. Such actions are important elements in 

 conserving biological diversity, maintaining water quality and 

 quantity, and providing long-term continuation of forest and 

 rangeland resources. 



The BLM has been moving in a variety of ways to protect and 

 manage these watersheds and the resources upon which they depend. 

 Protection of anadromous fish such as steelhead and salmon has 

 been a driving force behind many of our efforts. These fish are 

 of critical importance to the cultural, economic, and 

 recreational well-being of the Pacific Northwest. The BLM has 

 addressed salmon habitat management through two plans known as 

 the Anadromous Fish Habitat Management Strategic Plan on Public 

 Lands and Anadromous Fish Habitat Management Plan for the 

 Columbia and Snake River . These plans, which are component plans 

 for BLM's Fish and Wildlife 2000 initiative, outline habitat 

 projects, acquisition, and management needs. They are designed 

 to enhance the productivity of anadromous fish streams on public 



