CHEHALIS BASIN FISHERIES TASK FORCE 25 YEARS OF ACTION CHEHALIS BASIN FISHERIES TASK FORCE 25 YEARS OF ACTION Chehalis Basin Fisheries Task Force 115 S Wooding Street Aberdeen, WA 98520 Phone/Fax: (360) 533-1766 E-mail:
[email protected] Website: http://www.cbftf.com Prepared by: Ellie McMillan Project Data Provided by: CBFTF Technical Staff CBFTF Board Members ©2004 Chehalis Basin Fisheries Task Force Our Mission: Producing salmon for sport and commercial fisheries; Enhancing steelhead and cutthroat trout resources; and Restoring, enhancing and protecting stream habitat critical to these anadromous species. Who are we? The CBFTF is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing populations of salmon, steelhead, and searun cutthroat trout by and for the citizens and the communities in the Chehalis River Basin. Who is involved? Operations are governed by twenty member (maximum) Board of Directors. These community leaders represent a broad range of Chinook Salmon fisheries interests including commercial and sport fishing enterprises, Tribes, government agencies, private and public organizations and community members. The Board of Directors oversees the operations of the Task Force, determines direction and policy, evaluates projects for funding, seeks out future funding sources and conducts the business of the corporation. The Task Force does not discuss fisheries allocations or other user specific differences. At our table differences are laid aside in favor of enhancing and protecting the Chum Salmon resource for the benefit of all. What do we do? We believe the best way to restore fish runs for the long term is through a balanced approach that includes: · Basin-wide habitat restoration and protection efforts with emphasis on both fisheries restoration and water quality; · Native/wild stock restoration · Enhancement programs that are cost effective and efficient; and, · Community outreach and education that is Coho Salmon focused toward the grassroots citizenry.