Salmon Recovery Funding Board

Members of the Salmon Recovery Funding Board on a field trip, Photo by Chris Drivdahl The Salmon Recovery Funding Board (Board) was created by the Legislature in 1999 to direct funding for salmon protection and restoration activities in watersheds throughout the state. The Board is in the process of developing review mechanisms to ensure that funded activities are guided by scientific information. More information can be found at the Board Web site.

Others

Other scientific review groups operate in Washington whose purposes should be complementary. For example, the Northwest Power Planning Council and the National Marine Fisheries Service established an Independent Scientific Advisory Board to provide independent scientific advice and recommendations on issues related to regional fish and wildlife recovery programs under the Northwest Power Act and the Endangered Species Act in the Columbia River Basin. Similarly, an Independent Scientific Review Panel provides review of projects being considered for funding under the Northwest Power Planning Council's Fish and Wildlife Program.