OAR 635-007-0502
Purpose of the Native Fish Conservation Policy

(1)

The purpose of this policy is to ensure the conservation and recovery of native fish in Oregon. The policy focuses on naturally produced native fish. This focus is because naturally produced native fish are the primary basis for Endangered Species Act (ESA) delisting decisions and the foundation for long-term sustainability of native species and hatchery programs. Conservation of hatchery produced native fish is also important to maintain opportunities for fisheries and aid conservation of naturally produced fish. The Hatchery Management Policy describes conservation of hatchery produced native fish.

(2)

The intent of the Native Fish Conservation Policy is to provide a basis for managing hatcheries, fisheries, habitat, predators, competitors, and pathogens in balance with sustainable production of naturally produced native fish. The policy has three areas of emphasis. The first is defensive to ensure the avoidance of serious depletion of native fish. The second is more proactive to restore and maintain native fish at levels providing ecological and societal benefits. The third ensures that, consistent with native fish conservation, opportunities for fisheries and other societal resource uses are not unnecessarily constrained. This approach will allow Oregon to play a vital role in the recovery of ESA listed species and the prevention of future listings.

(3)

The policy embraces the case-by-case application of a wide range of conservation and utilization strategies tailored to individual watersheds and situations. Policy implementation will likely illustrate a variety of management approaches across the landscape, such as areas focused on hatchery programs complemented with areas where hatchery influences are avoided.

(4)

The policy shall be implemented through conservation plans. Plans shall be developed in collaboration with management partners and the public, and will identify the desired and existing status of native fish, key limiting factors, management options to address these factors, and monitoring required to evaluate success. The Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds, as well as other local and regional forums, shall provide the context for development, implementation and coordination of these plans. Existing rules shall guide management until conservation plans are completed.

Source: Rule 635-007-0502 — Purpose of the Native Fish Conservation Policy, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=635-007-0502.

635‑007‑0501
Definitions 635‑007‑0502
Purpose of the Native Fish Conservation Policy 635‑007‑0503
Native Fish Conservation Policy Goals 635‑007‑0504
Key Elements of Native Fish Conservation Policy 635‑007‑0505
Implementing the Native Fish Conservation Policy 635‑007‑0506
Education and Training 635‑007‑0507
Interim Criteria 635‑007‑0509
Implementation of Interim Criteria 635‑007‑0530
Sale of Salmon and Trout and Their Eggs 635‑007‑0535
Releasing Resident Fish in Private Waters 635‑007‑0542
Purpose of the Hatchery Management Policy 635‑007‑0543
Hatchery Management Policy Goals 635‑007‑0544
Operating Principles for Hatchery Management 635‑007‑0545
Hatchery Program Management Plans 635‑007‑0547
Fish Hatchery Record Keeping 635‑007‑0548
Training of Fish Hatchery Personnel 635‑007‑0595
Transgenic Fish 635‑007‑0600
Permit Required to Transport, Hold, or Release Fish 635‑007‑0605
Fish Transport Permit Application 635‑007‑0610
Shipping Requirements 635‑007‑0615
Unlawful Import and Release 635‑007‑0620
Transport Release of Mosquito Fish (Gambusia sp.) 635‑007‑0625
Revocation of Fish Transport Permit 635‑007‑0650
Fish Propagation License Required 635‑007‑0655
Fish Propagation License Application Process 635‑007‑0660
Duties of Fish Propagation Licensees 635‑007‑0665
Purchase of Fish from Fish Propagation Licensee 635‑007‑0670
Revocation of Fish Propagation License 635‑007‑0680
Relation Between Fish Propagation License and Private Salmon Hatchery Permit 635‑007‑0700
Purpose, Policy and Definition 635‑007‑0705
Obtaining Sturgeon and Eggs for Propagation 635‑007‑0710
Special Permit Rules to Collect Male and Oversize Female Sturgeon 635‑007‑0720
Possession of Sturgeon for Spawning and Propagation 635‑007‑0725
Sturgeon Propagation Permit Required 635‑007‑0730
Permit Application Process 635‑007‑0735
Duties of Sturgeon Propagation Permittees 635‑007‑0740
Purchase of Sturgeon from Sturgeon Propagation Permittee 635‑007‑0745
Revocation of Sturgeon Propagation Permit 635‑007‑0820
Salmon Production Programs 635‑007‑0900
Scientific Taking Permit Required 635‑007‑0910
Scientific Taking Permit Application — Fish 635‑007‑0920
Report Requirement 635‑007‑0930
Transport Authority 635‑007‑0940
Nongame Fish Protected 635‑007‑0950
Revocation of Permit 635‑007‑0960
Purpose 635‑007‑0965
Fish Health Management Policy 635‑007‑0970
Fish Disease and Pathogen Categories 635‑007‑0975
Import, Export or Transfer of Pathogens and Diseases 635‑007‑0980
Additional Reference Material for Fish Disease Management 635‑007‑0985
Inspection and Detection of Disease Agents at the Department’s Facilities 635‑007‑0990
Inspection and Detection of Disease Agents at Non-Department Facilities 635‑007‑0995
Containment and Treatment of Fish Disease Agents 635‑007‑1000
Carcasses for Stream Enrichment
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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