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Restoration of balance and fairness in public land management; 



Avoidance of funher ESA listings and the accompanying political 

 polarization and protracted court fights that are both expensive 

 and demoralizing; and 



An elevated quality of life for both present and future generations 

 of Northwest residents. 



The challenge presented to this committee is clear. The salmon, salmon- 

 dependent communities and the salmon fishing industry, both spon and 

 commercial, have only one hope: That this committee and the Congress will 

 display the political leadership that is required to restore integrity and a sense 

 of stewardship to the management of our public lands. 



