Bob Lohn
Bob Lohn
adds tool
That's the tool that adds something to the protections for the whales.
triggers
It triggers a consultation. It doesn't automatically trigger restrictions.
activity critical private strictly
Strictly private activity is not regulated under critical habitat.
efforts hard measurable protect recovery salmon work
Our efforts to protect salmon are yielding measurable improvements, and we are hard at work on recovery plans.
alive chance future giving keeping population protection
By giving it protection under the ESA, we have a better chance of keeping this population alive for future generations.
balance careful ensuring fishermen harvest healthier healthy possible runs salmon strikes
It strikes a careful balance between ensuring there will be enough salmon for healthy runs in the future, while ensuring there will be as many opportunities as possible for fishermen to harvest other healthier stocks.
applaud committed conditions develop diverse example federal hard improve interests join local oregon pacific partners plan pleased recovering remains salmon solid state together tribal work
This administration remains solidly committed to recovering Pacific salmon, and I am pleased to join the State of Oregon and local stakeholders in celebrating this important milestone. I applaud the hard work of local agriculture, forestry, state, tribal and other federal partners to develop a solid plan for recovery. This is an encouraging example of the diverse interests that can come together to improve conditions for salmon in the Pacific Northwest.
applaud conditions develop diverse example federal hard improve interests local pacific partners plan salmon solid together tribal work
I applaud the hard work of local agriculture, forestry, state, tribal and other federal partners to develop a solid plan for recovery. This is an encouraging example of the diverse interests that can come together to improve conditions for salmon in the Pacific Northwest.
impact practical quite
I think the practical impact should be quite small,
approach expect extensive fishing healthier ocean offshore protecting taken time
This is the first time we have taken such an extensive approach to protecting offshore habitat. Over the long run, we expect that not only will we have a healthier ocean but that the fishing will get better as well.
agency alive analysis chance conclude further future giving information keeping killer leads listed population protection recent resident risk southern whale
Recent information and further analysis leads our agency to conclude that the Southern Resident killer whale population is at risk of extinction, and should be listed as endangered. By giving it protection under the ESA, we have a better chance of keeping this population alive for future generations.
animals list population sound sufficient
While these animals are in trouble, there is not sufficient justification to list the Puget Sound population under the ESA.
decline killer seriously support sustain taking whales work
We are taking the decline of these killer whales seriously and we will work to sustain and support this population.