I haven't read the article yet, so I'll just make some general comments...

1. Lars has never seen a hatchery he hasn't either loved, or tried to get paid to fix, or consult on.

2. Lars' company is exactly the ones he would probably recommend to do such an "independent inquiry"...it's what he gets paid to do.

3. Lars has been paid many dollars over the years to help Washington tribes build and run hatchery programs.

All that being said...it doesn't mean he's wrong, perhaps an independent review is appropriate in this case...but do be aware, as always, of where the money trail goes that seems to follow "science" everywhere these days.

Fish on...

Todd