What is the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds?
The Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds is a volunteer-driven effort initiated in 1997 to restore salmon runs, improve water quality, and achieve healthy watersheds and economically vital communities throughout Oregon. Key elements of the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds include: • Voluntary restoration activities by private landowners, businesses, citizen groups, conservation organizations and watershed councils. • Coordinated local, state and federal actions to support private restoration efforts. • Public information and education programs about watersheds and salmon. • Management of hatcheries and salmon harvest to ensure sustainable levels of salmon populations while maximizing fishing opportunities. • Oversight by an independent panel of scientists who evaluate the plan’s effectiveness, identify needed changes and guide research. Oregon Plan activities are funded through a variety of sources including the Oregon Lottery, sales of salmon license plates and fishing licenses,
