Every year I request the four preseason forecast models and did so this year and received them from Kim yesterday. For those who would like the models and are not on my mailing list just e mail me and I will get them to ya. The preseason models have a lot of information and data but do not confuse them with the 2022 harvest model which Mike is working on.

I also inquired about the new R6 regional Director position and you can read the response below.

From Kim:

Attached are the Grays Harbor salmon forecasts for 2022. Mike is actively working on the planning model with this year’s forecast and last year’s fisheries. He will try and get a draft out to you this week.
Currently the department will be advertising for the Region 6 manager position soon.

Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the forecasts.

Have a great week,

Kim Figlar-Barnes
WDFW – Fish Management
Grays Harbor Area F & W Biologist
360-249-4628 Ext. 235
Region 6 Office
48 Devonshire, Rd. Montesano, WA 98563
Kim.Figlar-Barnes@dfw.wa.gov