I got notice in the mail that the follow up to the hatchery debacle on the Cowlitz river is scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, March 4, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery.

Mark LaRiviere is supposed to be there to answer all of our questions...(whatever...)

Debbie Young said "I do want to correct one surprising rumor: Tacoma Power is not shutting down the hatcheries. We plan, in fact, to rebuild the salmon hatchery and enhance the trout hatchery so they produce healthier, higher quality fish that have a much-improved chance of survival".

This is in stark contrast to what Mark said at the meeting and what the FHMP states. The FHMP clearly states that the Sea Run Cutthroat fishery will be dismantled.

Is Debbie speaking out both sides of her mouth?

Furthermore, attendance to either meeting is limited to 25 people.

Shame on Tacoma P&L for holding a meeting in the middle of an afternoon during a weekday. What a crock!

Cowlitz Fisherman, do you have any more info?