Important salmon information

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Passing this along to the community.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brady, Columbia and Snake Rivers Campaign" <brady@wildsalmon.org>
To: "Steve Salveson" <ssalv@mtglender.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 12:03 PM
Subject: Steve, Call Oregon's Governor To Save Salmon


> Dear Steve,
>
> As you know, Oregon has led the way in making sure our
> government maintains its committment to salmon protection. With
> the Bush Administration considering ways to weaken protections
> for salmon, Hillsboro residents can make a huge impact by
> calling Oregon's Governor, Ted Kulongoski, to remind him of the
> value of salmon to the environment and the economy, and by
> urging him to oppose the Bush Administration's efforts to
> eliminate or weaken salmon restoration measures.
>
> To take action, call Governor Kulongoski's office:
>
> (503)378-3111
>
> Talking Points for calling Gov. Kulongoski's office:
> 1. Thank Governor Kulongoski for his support for salmon so far.
>
> 2. Tell him salmon mean a lot to Oregon. They are an important
> part of our environment, and a key part of our economy. They
> provide jobs and recreational opportunities for all Oregonians.
>
> 3. Urge him to oppose the Bush Administration's efforts to
> reduce protections for salmon, especially the Administration's
> recent efforts to eliminate a key program called "Spill."
> "Spill" is the act of spilling water over the Columbia and Snake
> river dams to help salmon migrate to the ocean in the summer.
> The Bush administration is considering eliminating this
> important recovery measure, which is something that would hurt
> all of Oregon.
>
> After you've made your phone call, please let me know how your
> phone call went! Or, if you've got questions or need assistance,
> feel free to send me an email. Thanks!
>
> Brady,
> Outreach Director,
> Save Our Wild Salmon Coalition
>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>

[ 12-13-2003, 11:09 AM: Message edited by: fishbait ]

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Fishbait,just made my call to the gov's office. I think I covered all the material you mentioned and maybe a little more about how Oregon could be the center piece for salmon recovery.


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