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Research Monitoring and Evaluation (RM&E)
The Action Agencies are continuing to implement a comprehensive RM&E
program.
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Continue to monitor the status of ESA-listed fish populations.
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The effects of hydrosystem and non-hydrosystem actions on fish production,
survival, fish condition and habitat condition will be assessed in a
quantitatively rigorous approach.
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Continue studies to resolve areas of uncertainty for the needed survival
improvements of ESA-listed fish populations.
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Projects supporting the RM&E program are being implemented in the
hydrosystem corridor and estuary and tributary habitat areas. Action
effectiveness monitoring and evaluation of the predator control and safety-net
hatchery programs are also being implemented and will continue as an important
component of the Action Agencies? efforts.
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Regional coordination remains a critical aspect of the Action Agencies RM&E
Program and we are continuing our participation with Pacific Northwest Aquatic
Monitoring Program (PNAMP), Northwest Environmental Data-Network (NED), Lower
Columbia River Estuary Partnership (LCREP), Independent Scientific Review Panel
(ISRP), the Northwest Power and Conservation Council (Council), NOAA Fisheries?
Regional Forum, Anadromous Fish Enhancement Program (AFEP), and other existing
forums engaged in RM&E issues.
For more information please visit www.salmonrecovery.gov.
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