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This case was decided along with the hatchery policy case and resulted in a significant victory.  NOAA “downlisted” Upper Columbia River steelhead from endangered to threatened relying on hatchery fish to act as a hedge against extinction.  The court specifically rejected this decision and returned Upper Columbia River steelhead to endangered status.  This case is part of the appeal mentioned above.

Hatchery Update Press Release