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Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2008

Introduced: September 26, 2008 Introduced by: Cantwell, Maria Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Sep 26, 2008
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Sep 26, 2008
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9669-9671)
Sep 26, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9669)
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2008 - Establishes the Salmon Stronghold Partnership Board with members from federal, state, tribal, and non-governmental organizations, and other entities with significant resources regionally dedicated to the protection of wild salmon ecosystems, including representatives of specified organizations and Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, and Alaska.

Requires the Assistant Administrator for the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to carry out specific information and assessment functions associated with the network of salmon strongholds.

Provides for: (1) the establishment of a salmon stronghold watershed grants and technical assistance program; and (2) agency coordination.

Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) conditions relating to salmon stronghold conservation projects; (2) project funding; and (3) project accountability.

Prohibits acquiring private property without the owner's consent.

What's happening now September 26, 2008

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9669-9671)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1