I agree whole heartily that the various state agencies and government need to take action now. I'm very interested to see what direction and dollars Inslee will provide for immediate action.

Can we expect to see major changes if Forestry management for DNR, increase efforts to reduce pollution and water withdrawals from DOE, Accelerated replaced of fish blocking culverts and more fish friendly road systems for DOT and more control from Dept. of agriculture to provide more fish friendly farming?

Not holding my breath but it is clear to anyone who looks at the current plight of Puget Sound Chinook and the continued downward trend in their abundance that any meaningful long term increase in abundances will have to come via increased habitat protection and restoration. Somehow doubt the decision makers of the region orca concern goes that far.

curt