Bob Lohn Quotations

I think the practical impact should be quite small,

This administration remains solidly committed to recovering Pacific salmon, and I am pleased to join the State of Oregon and local stakeholders in celebrating this important milestone. I applaud the hard work of local agriculture, forestry, state, tribal and other federal partners to develop a solid plan for recovery. This is an encouraging example of the diverse interests that can come together to improve conditions for salmon in the Pacific Northwest.

Our efforts to protect salmon are yielding measurable improvements, and we are hard at work on recovery plans.

We are taking the decline of these killer whales seriously and we will work to sustain and support this population.

This is the first time we have taken such an extensive approach to protecting offshore habitat. Over the long run, we expect that not only will we have a healthier ocean but that the fishing will get better as well.

Recent information and further analysis leads our agency to conclude that the Southern Resident killer whale population is at risk of extinction, and should be listed as endangered. By giving it protection under the ESA, we have a better chance of keeping this population alive for future generations.

I applaud the hard work of local agriculture, forestry, state, tribal and other federal partners to develop a solid plan for recovery. This is an encouraging example of the diverse interests that can come together to improve conditions for salmon in the Pacific Northwest.

That's the tool that adds something to the protections for the whales.

Strictly private activity is not regulated under critical habitat.

It triggers a consultation. It doesn't automatically trigger restrictions.