Pacific states marine fisheries commission (psmfc) will work with tribal and state managers and other partners as needed to work on addressing the remaining backlogs and implement actions in the…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the Unallied Management Projects program (CFDA 11.454) to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC). The grant will support PSMFC's work with tribal and state managers to address remaining backlogs and implement actions in the approved Hatchery and Genetic Management Plans (HGMPs) for salmon and steelhead. This includes monitoring requirements associated with NOAA-imposed terms and conditions to inform Endangered Species Act (ESA) delisting decisions for ESA-listed salmon evolutionarily significant units (ESUs) and steelhead distinct population segments (DPSs). The grant's performance period runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029.

Pacific states marine fisheries commission (psmfc) will work with tribal and state managers and other partners as needed to work on addressing the remaining backlogs and implement actions in the approved hatchery and genetic management plans (hgmps), e.g., monitoring requirements associated with terms and conditions imposed by NOAA after evaluating the hgmps. The ultimate goal is for the assessment of the threats and contributions to recovery posed by hatchery programs for salmon and steelhead is used to inform the ESA delisting decisions that will need to be made for each ESA listed salmon ESU and steelhead DPS.