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POLICY DECISION
| POLICY TITLE:
| Columbia River Smelt
(Eulachon) |
POLICY NUMBER: |
POL-C3612 |
| Cancels: N/A |
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Effective Date |
December 8, 2000 |
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Termination Date |
(if applicable): |
| See Also: |
Policy C-3012 |
Approved by: |
/s/ Russ Cahill |
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Fish and Wildlife Commission
Vice Chair |
DOWNLOAD: Signed
copy of POL-C3612 (PDF) |
This policy provides guidance for the harvest and habitat management
of Columbia River smelt (Eulachon).
Conservation Policies:
- The Department shall maintain healthy populations of Columbia
River smelt while assuring the integrity of the ecosystem and
habitat upon which they depend.
- Fishery management plans will consider the role of smelt
in both the marine and the freshwater ecosystems and the need
to maintain sufficient populations of smelt for proper ecosystem
functioning.
- A precautionary approach to resource management shall be
utilized.
- If insufficient information exists, or the condition of the
resource is poor, a conservative approach to fisheries will
be taken.
- The Department shall consider the best scientific information
available and shall strive to improve the information base
for Columbia River smelt.
Harvest Policy:
- Commercial and recreational fishing opportunity shall be
maintained in the lower Columbia River, to include opportunities
in both the mainstem and tributaries for both fleets.
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