Berkley Conservation Institute

Fisheries Management

BCI works with State and Federal fisheries managers on a number of issues each year. BCI is an active member of FishNet, a national coalition of fisheries advocates.

Pacific Salmon Recovery:

Berkley Conservation Institute will:

• Continue to work with sportsmen’s organizations and environmental advocates to ensure a long-term recovery strategy for Pacific Salmon listed under the Endangered Species Act.
• Advocate removal of obsolete dams on the Klamath and the Lower Snake rivers that have disproportionate negative impacts on salmon.
• Formulate a long-term plan to better balance water use between power, agriculture and fisheries is needed on the Sacramento, Klamath, Columbia and many other Pacific Coastal streams.
• Fight efforts to water down the Central Valley Improvement Act, which provides water for fish in the Sacramento River in California.

Marine Reserves:

Berkley Conservation Institute will:

• Find a good compromise regarding establishment of Marine Reserves (no fishing zones in the Ocean).
• Fight against unwarranted or excessive closures of fishing access.

Invasive Species:

Invasive Aquatic Species are an increasing threat to the fisheries of America, and around the World. In response to this the Berkley Conservation Institute will:

• Support the “Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers” program.
• Supply information on invasive species to our staff, pros and avid angling partners.
• Prevent the spread of invasive species across America. The recent discovery of zebra and quagga mussels in California gives new emphasis to this issue.
• Educate anglers on how to ensure that their boats are not transporting invasive species between water bodies.