columbia river basin fish and wildlife program annual ...

IL FY 1991 BPA BUDGET ALLOCATIONThe FY 1991 AIWP reflects strengthened coordination and prioritization throughthe Implementation Planning Process (IPP). Anadromous fish will continue tobe the area of focus of the AIWP (Figure 11, with the following highlights:1) hydro system operations/downstream migration reflects increased emphasis onfish passage; 2) fish health, artificial production, and supplementationprojects will be scrutinized and implemented at a reduced level due toemphasis on production rather than research; 3) the Umatilla Hatchery shouldbe completed during the year, and activities will continue on the Yakima andNortheastern Oregon production facilities.Resident fish activities, including first year operation of the Lake Roosevelthatcheries, will continue. Most of the existing resident fish measures in theCouncil's Program will be completed by the end of FY 1991.The wildlife program will be obligated at a higher level than in the past, dueto anticipated full implementation of the FY 1990 wildlife Program amendment.Many new mitigation projects are expected to be implemented in Oregon,Washington, and Idaho following the establishment of priority mitigationobjectives by the Council. The Montana wildlife trust payment will be made,and specific projects will be implemented through the mitigation agreementwith Montana.Operation and maintenance (O&M> will continue to increase as the Fish andWildlife Program matures, and more facilities that require O&M are constructed.21