I cannot make the meeting on Thursday so I would like anyone that is interested and able to please ask WDFW about Spring Chinook impacts from QIN Sturgeon gillnet fisheries. Last year they had a 5 day a week schedule from April 16 to July 31 and I'm sure it had some impact on the already disasterous Spring Chinook escapement. The forecast is for below escapement goal returns again this year and these fish need protection.

My other request is ask about impact information on Chum in the Fall fisheries and what needs to be done to protect this critical species of the least sport value from impacts as we sport and commercial fish for the forecasted abundant Coho. The Chum in the Chehalis system are going fast and have been decreasing for many years, they play a critical role in supplying nutrients and cleaning streams for the other species that require better gravel, rearing and spawning habitat. Please remember them in your fight to protect everyones resource for the future.