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Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2009

Introduced: April 22, 2009 Introduced by: Thompson, Mike Democratic · California See on congress.gov

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Became law

Jun 16, 2009

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Apr 27, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.

Apr 22, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Apr 22, 2009

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2009 - Establishes the Salmon Stronghold Partnership as a cooperative, incentive-based, public-private partnership working across political boundaries and land ownerships to identify and conserve salmon strongholds. Requires that its board include representatives of Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state, as well as representatives from specified entities.

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 salmon strongholds.

Establishes a salmon stronghold watershed grants and technical assistance program.

Authorizes the sharing of status and trends data, innovative conservation strategies, conservation planning methodologies, and other information with North Pacific countries, including Canada, Japan, Russia, and South Korea, and appropriate international entities to promote salmon conservation and habitat.

Prohibits acquiring private property without the owner's consent.

What's happening now June 16, 2009

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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