It appears that the wild broodstock programs for the Nestucca and Wilson rivers is going to continue. Thanks go to the many volunteers that will be doing the work to make that happen.
What is needed now is a comprehensive plan for the native fish. Instead of fighting each other the groups like Trout Unlimited and NW Steelheaders need to work together on ways to improve wild fish habitat. I know for a fact that the Steelheaders are doing just that in the upper spawning tribs of the Wilson. Ben Smith Creek has become our project and there are some hard core volunteers that spend a lot of their free time working in that area (Thanks Dick H., Alan F., and many others)with such things as tree planting, carcass drops etc. This isn't a time for posing and making sure your name get's mentioned it is a time for action. I know I will spend time helping at the hatcheries and challenge anyone else to do likewise. Hey even you guys over in Vancouver can come over and help! We would appreciate it.