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Structured Decision Making Sub-group

The Structured Decision Making (SDM) Sub-group was convened in March 2024, and is a subset of the Integration/Recommendations Group. The group is tasked with exploring SDM and its potential value for building scenario-based recommendations for the CBC. The group is looking at the Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force Report (CBPTF) and exploring a framework to build transparent data-driven, integrated recommendations. The group is first piloting this approach to develop a scenario approach for de-listing Mid-Columbia Steelhead. This pilot may be replicated for other stocks across the Columbia Basin. 

Biological Sub-group

The Biological Sub-group was a subset of the Integration/Recommendations Group convened in 2022 who were tasked with looking at the foundational scientific information for the Work Groups. The group met twice and provided scientific and logistic input for organizing the work groups.

Topic Specific and Science Integration Work Groups

The Topic Specific and Science Integration Work Groups are comprised of regional experts, sector leaders, and advisors to address impacts to salmon and steelhead. The current topics that are being addressed include:

The Science Integration Work Group works across all above topics.

The work groups were convened in September-October 2022 and the duration of the Work Groups depends on the topic and direction from the I/RG. 

The Work Groups work on behalf of the I/RG to:

  • Develop draft recommendations for actions, and assist the I/RG in feasibility assessments of those actions, to help achieve goals in consideration of social, cultural, economic and ecological issues;
  • Work collaboratively to clarify and assess subject-specific issues and potential actions and solutions consistent with CBC direction and priorities;
  • Leverage existing data and studies to support their assessments; and
  • Coordinate and collaborate across other Work Groups for complementary analyses and solutions as needed.

Work group meetings are open to observers. If you are interested in attending a work group meeting, contact the following coordinators:

Regular updates will be provided in relevant meetings folders on the Work Group pages.

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