I have an idea, lets try reality for a moment. While breaching all of the dams on the western rivers would indeed greatly improve the fish runs, it will never be tolerated by the very people who enjoy the lowest power rates in the US (present company included). I don't want to get off on a rant here, but...untill those of us with real jobs are willing to go to work for 28K a year in Olympia to help form policy we fishermen will get the shaft. Your local senator and congressman(non-cap intended) has no more control then a 17 yr old in the back of dads olds on prom night. It's the regulations that are hurting us, not the laws. Unelected tree-huggers, responsible to no-one, living out their own fantasy theory which was developed at anheuser-busch university over top of two ounces of homegrown and signed off by a politico looking for contributions from the Sierra club. LESS RESTRICTIONS IN THE WATER = MORE FISH. I for one cannot tolerate the cut in pay and must stay where I am working. I find my only solace in the fact that high tax rates and a 28K salary make it difficult to support a family and thus they tend to reproduce at a slower rate. (just kicked off of soap box by wife) THUD!