Ecosystem-based management
The Fishery Ecosystem Plan helps the Council incorporate ecosystem science into its fishery management decisions. Unlike the Council’s four other fishery management plans, it is not focused on directly regulating fisheries. Instead, it focuses on “initiatives” that focus on specific ecosystem topics and how they affect managed fisheries. Recent initiatives include protection of unfished forage fish, ecosystem indicators, and the effects of climate change on fishing communities.

News & events
- Trawl Catch Share Review Hearings to be held July 17, July 21, and July 29, 2025
- June 2025 Decision Summary Document
- Coastal Pelagic Species Science and Management Priorities
- Groundfish Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold a meeting August 12-13, 2025
- Preliminary DRAFT June 2025 Motions in Writing
- Fast Facts
- Klamath River Fall Chinook
- Sacramento River Fall Chinook
Actions in progress
Upcoming Council Meeting
September Council meeting
Spokane, WA
DoubleTree Spokane City Center 322 N Spokane Falls Court - Spokane, WA 99201 509-455-9600
Events

Contacts
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Gilly Lyons
503-820-2427
gilly.lyons@pcouncil.org