The objectives of this project are split into two categories: CWT implementation funding objectives: maintain the CWT sampling rate above 20% during the salmon fishing seasons, by continuing the…

The objectives of this project are split into two categories: CWT implementation funding objectives: maintain the CWT sampling rate above 20% during the salmon fishing seasons, by continuing the salary support for the sampling staff for the full year. Purchase various expendable supplies for the program (knives, gloves, notebooks, etc.) C2 technological improvements funding: purchase electronic sampling equipment (tablets and tablet protectors) purchase supplies for barcode head label implementation (stickers, printers, cables, other small office related items) purchases subscription to esris survey 123 for application development and design of electronic sampling forms provide completed CWT tag data directly into rmis makahs CWT program has been funded from 2016 through 2023 with pacific salmon treaty CWT implementation funding, at the level of sampling effort that we plan to continue or exceed in 2024. In addition, from 2012 through 2014, the makah tribe received cwtit funding for related work, including funds for equipment and staff support.