I don't know if there is disagreement on the escapement goal. Perhaps there is disagreement on the in-river management approach? The coastal tribes seem to advocate a harvest rate approach to terminal (i.e., in-river) fisheries management, while the WDFW folks seem to advocate what is referred to as a "fixed point" escapement goal. Both approaches have their risks. However, while the Queets steelhead escapements have fluctuated, the health of the population over the last 20-30 years has been quite good... like many of the coastal populations.