Excellent arguments Kore, I can't tell you how much I appreciate the exchange of ideas because it allows me to constantly reevaluate my positions. In this case I'm afraid I have left the impression that I am totally against the intervention of man as it pertains to wild steelhead. This is not the case at all, however I do think all solutions and their potential repercussions should be well researched BEFORE implementation. This has been the bane of our attempts at resolving the issue, too slow to act, too quick to react.
I still take the position that cloning of animal species is extremely new technology, the benefit of applying that technology before its repercussions are reasonably determinable is not known; therefore proceeding with a course of action would be irresponsible. The fact that the technology exists is reason alone to discuss it as a possiblity, this coupled with science is how we get to the point of 'reasonable determination'.

Thanks again Kore