The bill establishes a new section that mandates the creation of an avian salmon predation work group by the Department of Fish and Wildlife in Washington. This work group is tasked with identifying avian species that prey on juvenile salmon, assessing their impact on threatened or endangered salmon species, and proposing potential remedies. The group will include representatives from various stakeholders, including federally recognized Indian tribes, state and federal wildlife agencies, recreational and commercial fishers, and conservation organizations.
The work group is required to report its findings to the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the legislature by June 30, 2025. Additionally, the section establishing the work group will expire on July 1, 2026, ensuring that the initiative is time-bound and focused on addressing the issue of avian predation on salmon populations.