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CCA Pacific Northwest Fisheries Director Heath Heikkila In 2004, Heikkila joined the Washington, D.C. office of Ball Janik LLP, a Portland-based law and government relations firm. During his time with Ball Janik, he represented several Pacific Northwest clients on natural resource, environmental and public land matters before the Congress and the Executive Branch. Prior to joining Ball Janik, Heikkila served as a policy advisor at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration where he focused on endangered salmon recovery efforts on the West Coast. With 27 stocks of salmon and steelhead listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a wide range of public land management, hydroelectric energy, irrigation and transportation activities in the Pacific Northwest and California were subject to agency consultation and review. He had direct involvement in legislative, public affairs and policy development aspects of agency recovery efforts.	CCA created the CCA Pacific Northwest Fisheries Committee as a subcommittee of the National Government Relations Committee. It is comprised of dedicated CCA volunteers working within the federal fisheries council system for better fisheries management in the Pacific Northwest. Angela Hult, of Oregon, is the CCA Pacific Northwest Fisheries Committee Chairman. Heath Heikkila serves as the CCA Pacific Northwest Fisheries Director and staff member for the committee. CCA News Puget Sound Crab Decision a Victory for Recreational Crabbers - Oct. 1, 2010 The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to bring more fairness to the Puget Sound Dungeness fishery by adopting "Option A" for its new Puget Sound Crab policy. This long overdue policy change rightfully recognizes the importance of recreational crabbing in Puget Sound and provides a SIGNIFICANT increase in fishing opportunity for Puget Sound crabbers. The commission's decision increases equity in the crab allocation and is a victory for recreational crabbers. CCA Continues Advocacy for Harvest Reform, Recovery of Oregon’s Salmon Runs - Feb. 11, 2010 “The changes made by the Attorney General’s office do not reflect the intent of the initiative, which is to end the non-selective over-harvest of Oregon's native fish runs while maintaining a healthy commercial salmon fishing industry. The objective is to transition to commercial gear capable of selectively harvesting abundant hatchery fish and allowing for the release of wild fish. We are disappointed with the changes that were made by the Attorney General’s office.” CCA Helps Launch Ballot initiative to Recover Oregon's Iconic Salmon Runs Coastal Conservation Association is launching a ballot initiative to help save the last remnants of Oregon’s iconic wild salmon runs, and to create a sustainable salmon fishery for current and future generations. The Protect Our Salmon Act would ban the use of gill nets and tangle nets in Oregon waters, including the Columbia River. The Act calls for the use of commercial fishing practices that selectively harvest returning hatchery fish, while protecting endangered wild salmon, steelhead and other species. Briefing Document for Protect Our Salmon Act Ensuring the sustainability of a vital natural and economic resource CCA PNW response to Obama salmon recovery plan It is ironic that Oregon strives to be a leader in sustainability, yet we continue to subject our wild salmon runs to unsustainable harvest practices that are pushing the fish toward extinction. Click HERE* to see all CCA press releases.*	Pacific Northwest Fisheries News Northwest salmon fisheries may have to share with killer whales OregonLive.com Nov. 10, 2011 Condit Dam decommissioning takes the next step The Columbian Nov. 5, 2011 The potential arrival of Infectious Salmon Anemia virus Canada.com Oct. 28, 2011 Thomas: Condit Dam breach could ruin perfect salmon fishing spot Longview Daily News Oct. 27, 2011 Condit Dam to be demolished Wednesday The Seattle Times Oct. 25, 2011 Salmon-Killing Virus Seen for First Time in the Wild on the Pacific Coast New York Times Oct. 17, 2011 W hite Salmon River in Washington gets a cleanup before Condit Dam is removed OregonLive.com Sept. 17, 2011 Will giant chinook salmon return? Dam-removal project opens the door The Seattle Times Sept. 17, 2011 Idaho sockeye salmon count exceeds expectations KPLU News for Seattle and the Northwest Sept. 16, 2011 Snake River salmon climb almost 7000 ft National Geographic Sept. 12, 2011 Elwha Dam Removals: Researchers use giant fish weir to study salmon Peninsula Daily Sept. 3, 2011