Recovering wild runs on the Cowlitz is a pipe dream Salmo. I think we all know that. I wish certain agencies could accept that and let it be what it should be. I see your point about the brood stock programs causing a higher wild fish mortality rate but why is it that they are going to be researching such a program on the skagit in the coming years?

Side note...Does anyone know if the WFC will attack the skamania steelhead stock and hatchery coho and chinook? In my slightly uneducated opinion I'd say it's not a matter of if, but "when".