Recently Retired MFWP Fisheries Manager

At the outset of the Research Initiative, a priority was to be sure that we had as clear an understanding as possible of the authorization and plan for the Yellowtail Dam and for the roles of the many agencies with continuing involvement in the reservoir, the dam and the river.  Ken discussed the Project Authorization and then went on to identify the role and responsibilities of the many federal, state and local agencies with responsibilities relevant to the river. Most interesting are areas of overlapping jurisdiction or areas of unexercised jurisdiction with potential to have significant effect on the river. See Governmental Operating Criteria and  Authorities Report Here.