i like the gene bank idea, but i wonder why it has to be one river (sol duc) or another (clearwater) instead of both.

i know the fish are genetically very similar, but it seems two gene banks are better than one, especially since neither would require closing rivers to fishing.

of course, politics is playing a huge role in this decision. the city of forks is pushing hard to save this program and they usually get their way when it comes to overturning more conservative regulations to protect wild steelhead.