Are there any Snyder Creek (good example?) type of programs in the area that could help perpetuate some of the individual "wild" strains? And thereby eliminate one of the arguments, justified or not, that the anti-dambreachers have?.........

The "wild/not wild" discussion in this topic is another example of how hatcheries are often detrimental to native stocks. Not only are the hatchery fish diluting the genes of the native fish, the dilution is being used by anti-dambreachers to bolster their side- whether it's justified or not.

If the current States-wide enhancement practices continue, more and more native strains will have their genes diluted to the point that loggers, developers, etc., will increasingly use this "no truly wild strains" argument- whether it's justified or not.

As I've said before, I believe enhancement should be limited to a few select "meat hole" streams. (Well, now I'm starting to get off the topic)