I'm sincerely hoping it's a case of "better late than never."

Still not sure about the whole political structure/heirarchy of who decides what in these issues, but it seems like NOAA Fisheries, under the leadership of Mr Lohn, has made up its mind and is going forward with its draft policy next month. That was the gist of the article.

Someone with a lot more clout than this podunk country doc has to be the one to sternly send NOAA-F back to the drawing board. Perhaps a governor, senator, congressman.... hell, maybe all of them in a multi-state coalition..... with the backing of their respective state's chief fish manager(s). We all need to put some pressure on the folks who may have some influence in this matter. I'm waiting on an e-mail list from Todd. I would be happy to share it with anyone with the determination to write his/her own letter of concern. Speak now or forever hold your peace. It'll be too late to b*t*h when our rivers are devoid of wild salmon.