Burns, OR: Regarding salmon restoration, will you objectively consider the impact of predators such as sea lions and bull trout (Dolly varden)?
Effects of predation and competition are generally discussed in the Science Assessment. Due to the broad scale nature of the EISs and the large number of other factors affecting salmon populations (e.g. ocean conditions and hydropower systems) it would be difficult to separate and analyze localized effects of predations on salmon populations. The EISs focus on improving habitat conditions on FS/BLM administered lands to restore salmon populations. 136. Elko, NV: I was raised in the central Idaho Wilderness Area, and currently revisit the region nearly every year. I do not see the degradation in water/stream quality that you repeatedly imply in the script. Please cite specific facts and figures supporting the degradation. Answer: In some cases the broad-scale data presented in the Scientific Assessment may not match the fine scale or the conditions on a particular piece of ground. The broad-scale assessments reveal trends and provide the bigger picture within which to place local inform
