columbia river basin fish and wildlife program annual ...

7 . 77.7 PEND OREILLE RIVER FISHERY IMPROVEMENTS ON KALISPEL RESERVATION(After Council Consultation, Fund Assessment of ImprovementOpportunities: Begin FY 1988)903(g)(l)(G) [Abstract] BPA shall fund an assessment of fishery improvementopportunities in the Pend Oreille River within the boundaries ofthe Kalispel Indian Reservation. This survey will provide:i> baseline information about existing fish populations andhabitat and ii) information on possible means of improvingfisheries. Upon completion of the assessments, recommendationsfor fisheries projects will be submitted to the Council.ACTION ITEM ACTIVITY SUMMARY:Objectives:To survey the fish populations in the Pend Oreille River within theboundaries of the Kalispel Reservation. Develop recommendations toimprove the fisheries.Backqround and Proqress to Date:Plans:Project began in February 1988. Baseline data of fish stocks andangler use are in annual reports printed in 1989 and 1990.BPA will continue to fund this project through completion inFY 1991. At that time, recommendations will be submitted to theCouncil for fisheries improvement alternatives.1 8 5