September 17, 2018
Action: Release all steelhead in the Hanford Reach.
Effective date: Immediately, until further notice.
Species affected: Steelhead
Location: Columbia River, from the wooden powerline towers at the Old Hanford townsite to Priest Rapids Dam.
Reason for action: This action is being taken to comply with federal requirements under NOAA Fisheries, as stipulated in Permit 1395.
Additional information: This emergency rule will be in force until permanent rules take effect.
Information contact: Paul Hoffarth, District 4 Biologist, (509) 545-2284.
Effective date: Immediately, until further notice.
Species affected: Steelhead
Location: Columbia River, from the wooden powerline towers at the Old Hanford townsite to Priest Rapids Dam.
Reason for action: This action is being taken to comply with federal requirements under NOAA Fisheries, as stipulated in Permit 1395.
Additional information: This emergency rule will be in force until permanent rules take effect.
Information contact: Paul Hoffarth, District 4 Biologist, (509) 545-2284.