1-31 SS Saving salmon

Saving salmon. For those of us who love salmon fishing, to say nothing of salmon dinners, we cannot forget to appreciate the efforts of various coalitions to ensure that every conservation measure available is implemented. We have all heard over the years that salmon populations may be endangered, and that fills me with fear. However, recently the U.S. Department of Interior recognized the Pacific Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership (PNAMP) for its conservation achievements focused on federally listed salmon species. The partnership was selected for a "Partnership in Conservation" award because it improves the scientific foundation for natural and cultural resource management and advances government-to-government relationships with Indian nations. For the past eight years, the Pacific Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership has promoted the recovery of Endangered Species Act listed salmon populations. that represent a significant cultural resource for four Treaty Indian tribes and numerous non-Treaty tribes. USGS Spokesperson Frank Shipley: "The Pacific Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership demonstrates that the whole truly can be more than the sum of its parts. The Pacific Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership is a voluntary partnership of state, tribal and federal entities, supported by a small team of four USGS employees. Working to coordinate efforts of partners and other entities, the Pacific Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership strives to improve efficiency and effectiveness of aquatic monitoring programs in the Pacific Northwest. Ultimately, these efforts contribute to the restoration of salmon populations and protection of aquatic habitats throughout the region."