Okay, I just got off the phone with the Exec. Chef, Peter. I will be visiting him on Thursday AM, to briefly run through the data.

The key will be delving into data much more recent than the 2002 SaSI (now almost 8 years old), the Aug 19, 1996 (14.5 years old) ESA protection "not warranted" assessment. The data show populations are changing rapidly in these rivers, and 5 years is a long time...

Feel free to pass along/post any comments/ideas. I'll update you all along the way and after the meeting.
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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. -John Buchan