Via the Wild Steelhead Coalition –
After years of work, research and negotiation, the Puget Sound Steelhead Advisory Group (PSSAG) has released their anticipated report “Quicksilver: Restoring Puget Sound Steelhead & Fisheries.” This portfolio of recommendations is intended to chart a new path forward for monitoring and recovering the steelhead rivers of Puget Sound. WSC board members have been dedicated participants in the process, working to advocate for responsible angling opportunities, science-based policy, and wild steelhead protection and restoration.
Rich Simms, one of WSC’s representatives on PSSAG, summarizes the collaborative process by saying, “The Quicksilver Portfolio is the result of a diverse group of representatives from across Puget Sound’s angling and conservation community working together to establish strong conservation goals for wild steelhead and provide quality fishing opportunities throughout the Sound. Many of us worked our tails off to get the best we could for wild steelhead recovery and fishing opportunities. These negotiations can be tough, but it is important for us to be at the table, working to build consensus and a better way forward.“
The Quicksilver recommendations now head to state resource managers for consideration, funding and implementation. As the angling community takes time to process these new management guidelines, WSC will be working to elaborate on the recommendations to help the angling public understand what is being considered for the future of Puget Sound.
Read the full report at the link.
