The tribes have objected to (through threat of further cooperation) to having ANY tribal lands designated as "Critical Habitat".

The tribes have stated in letters and meetings that designation of Indian lands as critical habitat will undermine long-term working relationships and reduce the capacity of tribes to participate at current levels in the many and varied forums addressing ecosystem management and conservation of fisheries resources.

The true definition of "Co-manager". We do what we like, when we like and the way we like. if you don't like, sue us. (oh ya, you don't have the money and resources.