The Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board (UCSRB) is a publicly-funded, nonprofit corporation, formed by statute (RCW 77.85.090), to serve as one of seven regional salmon recovery organizations in the state. Our primary responsibility is to coordinate and implement the Upper Columbia Spring Chinook Salmon and Steelhead Recovery Plan. The region is a 10,000 square mile area from the base of Chief Joseph dam to the confluence of the Yakima and Columbia rivers. UCSRB board members consist of representatives from Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan Counties; the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation; and the Yakama Nation.  The mission of the UCSRB is to restore viable and sustainable populations of salmon, steelhead and other at-risk species through collaborative, economically sensitive efforts, combined resources, and wise resource management of the Upper Columbia River region.  The UCSRB approaches salmon recovery efforts in a transparent and evolving process to restore fish populations for ecosystems and people while enhancing the economic viability of the region. 

One of the primary goals of the UCSRB is to promote integration of recovery efforts for salmonids through all sectors and life stages.  The Upper Columbia Salmon and Recovery Plan established that recovery in the region is not feasible unless recovery efforts are ultimately coordinated through all sectors affecting salmonid survival: harvest, habitat, hatchery, and hydropower (the 4 “Hs”).  The UCSRB staff executes the organization’s mission through day-to-day operations and through  science, forest health, recovery plan implementation, watershed and outreach programs.  The Executive Director is responsible for successful execution of the organization’s mission through staff development and engaging the five-member board of directors in policy and fiscal matters.