Supported by numerous Oregon and Washington environmental and conservation groups, ports, and waterway users, the bill marks the most comprehensive and substantial attempt to secure Congressional help for the endangered salmon in the Northwest. What is unique and most important about SEA is that numerous and diverse interests have come together under this plan and have finally agreed on the first step in saving salmon.
SEA is supported by numerous, and historically diverse, interests.
These include the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, the Port of Portland, Tillamook Bay National Estuary Project, American Rivers, and the Lower Columbia River Estuary Program. Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and Washington Governor Gary Locke also support the initiative. This bill is about taking action now. The Estuary Program applauds the efforts of Congressmen Blumenauer for his leadership at the federal level. This investment and leadership will be essential in garnering the local and state involvement needed to fully protect this resource.