The goal and strategy descriptions presented here were included in the Oregon Plan, published in March 1997. The purpose of this chapter is to reiterate these goals and strategies as the foundation of the Oregon Plan, and to provide brief narrative assessments regarding progress toward implementing the strategies. Goal is used here as a general description of a desired outcome or condition that Oregon wishes to achieve through the Oregon Plan.
Strategy is used here to describe a methodology or process to achieve a specific goal.
Additions and revisions to these goals and strategies may occur in the future, based on new knowledge, new analyses, or new perspectives. At present, however, these statements provide a reasonable representation of the overall vision of the Oregon Plan and all are considered essential to achieving its mission. T he mission of the Oregon Plan is to restore our native fish populations, and the aquatic systems that support them, to productive and sustainable levels that will provide environmental, cultural and economic benefits . An infrastructure will exist to provide long-term continuity in leadership, direction, and oversight of salmon restoration. Establish accountability and responsibility for implementing the Oregon Plan through a specific position in state government.