Number: 1980-36
WHEREAS, salmon and steelhead resources in the upper Columbia River and Snake River tributaries are in a crisis situation; and
WHEREAS, state and federal fisheries agencies are facing severe difficulties in maintaining these valuable resources, with Salmon and Steelhead runs continuing to decline; and
WHEREAS, protection, restoration and enhancement of anadromous and resident fish resources in four Idaho rivers mentioned for studies in current national legislation (S.1635) would result in significant and substantial benefits regional and international in scope;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation, in annual meeting assembled March 20-23, 1980, in Miami Beach, Fla., hereby supports the investigations contemplated in legislation (S.1635) currently before the Congress in the belief that salmon and steelhead rehabilitation projects are of major national concern.