Itlcleo,

I don't quite understand your statement;

"cf, Not what I expected to see on your post? What is your take on this situation.I know you have been active in the cowlitz project."

Itlceo; what did you expect to see on my post? I, like you, have just heard of this issue. It would make sense to first find out what stock of steelhead they are considering dumping before one can make any argument against such an action. I have helped the FOC raise hundreds of thousands of steelhead and salmon when I was on the FOC Board of directors. Now, I spend all my time working the legal issues and leave the fish rearing business to the other FOC members.

I have been working with the CPR-Fish/ FOC attorney all last week concerning our joint rehearing request to FERC concerning Tacoma's new license and the PCHB hearing. I have just found out, that FERC has issued a stay on Tacoma's new license for an undetermined time. This action along may change the outcome of what the WDFW will do with the 90,000 steelhead fry. Hopefully, the FOC will keep us updated on their rearing projects and what is happening concerning these fish.

Some good news to report is that last week over 553 "wild steelhead" were taken up and released into the upper Cowlitz. This by far, is the largest one week return of wild steelhead that we have seen. Its looks like the recovery and reintroduction program will surpass last year's returns. I will let everyone know what the final results are when the run is finished.

Cowlitzfisherman

Is the taste of the bait worth the sting of the hook?