How many have read the SSMP?? The proposals are written to show two as "radical" approaches and two as reasonable choices.

Of the two remaining, one is the Status Quo - the "Business as Usual" approach and the other is the more enlightened Err on the side of Protecting Wild Steelhead with more WDFW involvement with other public and private groups that can have an impact on the river's wild steelhead and habitat.

DUH! Wanna guess which one will be chosen??? We also knew the WDFW were against strict Wild Steelhead Release at the prior Commission hearings because they said so. And guess what happened?

They'll (IMHO) end up with their Preferred option whether I individually, or with a group. either affirm or dispute it.

Not to say I'm not in agreement with their soon-to-be new mandate. I like the intent, but effective implementation will still require judgement. Unfortunately, with the same director and staff in place, their judgement will remain a constant.

Guess we'll all see what they do with it~