If successful this could indeed have huge implications, but this suit is not just about using Chambers Creek steelhead in the Elwha. While most of the claims for relief are about procedures used in developing and implementing the restoration plan, the plaintiffs have asked for a ruling that the fish restoration plan using hatchery fish jeopardizes the continued existence of all the listed populations (along with some killer whales thrown in) in the river. If that argument is successful, I wouldn't expect there to be many hatchery programs around any more. I don't believe that I will be sending in any support.

Luckily, I doubt that jeopardy can be proved.