Like Todd, I equated bad environment to habitat. Furthermore, I feel that dams fall under the umbrella of habitat because they adversely affect the fish's habitat.

Duck is absolutely correct; we cannot point a finger at any one problem. It is a culmination of effects man has had on the resource. And I believe the biggest obstacle to fish recovery is our reluctance to recognize that fact. Too many special interest groups pointing fingers at each other-- and that includes sportsfishers.

I think most are aware of the 4Hs: Habitat, Hatcheries, Harvest, and Hydropower. Perhaps a better question would be, "In what priority should these be addressed in fish recovery?" My thought would be habitat/hydro, then harvest, then hatcheries.

We can, and must, fight a multi-front war on the recovery of our fishing resource, however, I feel we should set priorities (realistic, achievable goals) and focus on those.

And that's my 2¢.