Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-3895

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 635-500-3895 - Chinook Salmon in the Oregon Portion of the Klamath River and Tributaries Below Upper Klamath Lake

(1) Goal: Restore self-sustaining populations of naturally produced Chinook salmon in the Oregon portion of the Klamath River and its tributaries below Upper Klamath Lake.

(2) Policies:

(a) Chinook salmon shall be monitored for natural re-colonization into the Oregon portion of the Klamath River and its tributaries below Upper Klamath Lake.

(b) A Re-Introduction Implementation Plan shall be prepared which identifies facilities and evaluation activities to monitor natural re-colonization of Chinook salmon into the Oregon portion of the Klamath River and its tributaries below Upper Klamath Lake.

(c) Chinook salmon in the Oregon portion of the Klamath River and its tributaries below Upper Klamath Lake shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Native Fish Conservation Policy (OAR 635-007-0503).

(d) No Chinook salmon shall be released into the Oregon portion of the Klamath River and its tributaries below Upper Klamath Lake, unless re-colonization is not occurring or is too slow as described through criteria directed under the Re-introduction Implementation Plan.

(e) An Anadromous Fish Conservation Plan for Chinook salmon in the Oregon portion of the Klamath River, Upper Klamath Lake and tributaries, consistent with stipulations of the Department's Native Fish Conservation Policy (OAR 635-007-0503) shall be prepared for Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission approval, once self-sustaining population(s) of Chinook salmon are established in the Oregon portion of the Klamath River and its tributaries.

(f) The Anadromous Fish Conservation Plan prepared for Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission approval shall provide policy direction to guide management of established Chinook salmon populations in the Oregon portion of the Klamath Basin. This plan will be incorporated into a comprehensive plan for fisheries management of the entire Klamath River Basin that will fulfill requirements of the Pacific Fisheries Management Council.

(3) Objectives:

(a) Monitor natural re-colonization of Chinook salmon into the Oregon portion of the Klamath River and its tributaries below Upper Klamath Lake.

(b) Protect and improve Chinook salmon habitats in the Oregon portion of the Klamath River and its tributaries below Upper Klamath Lake.

(c) Integrate self-sustaining populations of Chinook salmon returning to the Oregon portion of the Klamath River Basin into tribal, sport and commercial fisheries through development of an Anadromous Fish Conservation Plan.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-3895

DFW 84-2008, f. & cert. ef. 7-28-08

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, 506.109 & 506.129