Tracking outmigrant salmon past operational ferry terminals using new technology to determine if there are changes in behavior. Initial work at Port Townsend provided a good start on this type of work. This effort needs to be continued at 2-3 more locations, and at different seasons of the year. Map and track the underdock plant and fish community, and compare to reference sites, to determine changes in these communities as a result of the presence of the dock. This would provide a needed multi-species focus.
More information is needed on the fish predator issue, including bird, mammal and fish predators.
Continue efforts on possible effects of shading on productivity and as a barrier to salmon movement. Analyze effect of concrete discharge on pH and possible effect on contaminants in sediments due to pH changes. Develop a science report process for new projects, specifying the types of studies and level of information needed to do essential interagency coordination. Detail on the study format and accepted protocol would need to be included. Storm water control and treatment methods need to be developed for confined areas, and monitored for effectiveness.