"Describes anadromous fish resources on public lands, summarizes current management, and outlines a twelve year program (FYs 1989-2000) to maintain, protect, and enhance anadromous habitats through specific management actions and habitat improvement projects"--Page 3.

Management of Anadromous Fish Habitat on Public Lands represents a watershed approach to managing public lands in Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The document summarizes the past management history and the amount and condition of riparian and aquatic components of watersheds containing anadromous fish for each state. The report, separated into three regions (coastal, Columbia and Alaska), outlines the critical components of successful management for these areas. Management actions, including establishing riparian reserves, conducting watershed analysis, and identifying key watersheds and watershed restoration activities, are needed to conserve and restore remaining wild stocks of anadromous salmonids.

The Fisheries Habitat Management Strategic Plan is one of a series of Strategic Plans prepared by BLM [Bureau of Land Management] for managing fish and wildlife resources on public lands. This plan identifies BLM goals and objectives, as well as administrative procedures, actions, and operations to be taken by BLM for management of fisheries on public lands. Implementations of this national initiative will provide enhanced opportunities for the public to enjoy the fisheries of the public lands, enhance active support of fisheries habitat management, and enhance Federal and State fisheries management programs.