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7.2 COEUR D'ALENE RESERVATION ACTIONS(Fund Stream Survey; Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenanceof Cutthroat/Bull Trout Hatchery; Habitat Improvement Projects;3-Year Monitoring Program>7.2903(g)(l)(B) [Abstract] BPA shall fund a baseline stream survey oftributaries located on the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation tocompile information on improving spawning habitat, rearinghabitat, and access to spawning tributaries for cutthroat andbull trout, and to evaluate the existing fisheries. Ifjustified by the results of the survey, fund the design,construction, and operation of a cutthroat and bull trouthatchery on the Coeur d'Alene Reservation; necessary habitatimprovement projects; and a three-year monitoring program toevaluate the effectiveness of the hatchery and habitatimprovement projects. If the baseline survey indicates a betteralternative than construction of a fish hatchery, the Coeurd'Alene Tribe will submit an alternative plan for considerationin program amendment proceedings.ACTION ITEM ACTIVITY SUMMARY:Objectives:Survey the streams on the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation for statusof stocks and the possibility of improving habitat. If feasible,construct habitat improvement projects. Determine need for stocksupplementation and, if needed, fund design, construction, andoperation of a cutthroat and bull trout hatchery.Background and Progress to Date:Plans:Not applicable.BPA plans to fund this Action Item, beginning in FY 1990 with aproject to conduct the stream surveys.173