When we became involved with watershed issues, we were reacting to a poorly conceived policy effort, and were not necessarily thinking about our role in habitat restoration and enhancement activities.  As we've learned more about watershed management and other water resource issues, we've come to understand that how we use water is closely connected to how we manage habitat for other species of concern.

One thing that we try to do when setting instream flows is to find the balance between our human needs and those of other species who need those flows for their survival.   While we may not agree with the approach taken by the Department of Ecology in some of the WRIAs where instream flow rules have been promulgated, we do agree that we need to identify the balancing points and develop policies that move toward bringing balance to our local ecosystems.

It's important to us that the habitat restoration and enhancement activities that we are involved with be locally developed and implemented.  They need to use research conducted to meet local needs, so that we can make the most efficient use of every available dollar to make the greatest possible positive impact for the habitat, with the greatest possible benefit for both the landowner and the fish species hosted on the property.