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Council launches scoping for Pacific salmon EFH review; staff to issue call for information
Summary
The council approved scoping and a draft call for information to start an essential fish habitat review for Pacific salmon, emphasizing a two‑phase information‑gathering process and the need for state and tribal participation, but noted that staffing and funding constraints may affect schedule.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council adopted a scoping plan April 12 to begin a review of Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) for the three Pacific salmon species the council manages (Chinook, coho and Puget Sound pink). The scoping document and a draft call for information in the briefing book set out a two‑phase review: an initial information gathering and synthesis followed by a phased evaluation of potential changes.
Staff overview: Carrie Griffin (council staff lead) outlined the work plan and explained the review must cover the 10 mandatory EFH components described in federal regulations, including…
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