Round Table members are motivated, concerned, well intentioned people, none of whom display any indication of knowledge, awareness and/or concern for steelhead impacted by the fisheries the group is now given primary responsibility to plan. A public statement in reference to steelhead made outside the Round Table forum by one of its members says all: “Let’s also be real here – very unlikely there is a realistic chance a window closure or selective fishery strategy that could be implemented without considerable effort and time. Thinking otherwise is simply a load of idealism without regard for a well designed implementation strategy IMO.” The Table is advocated by many, members and non-members alike, as the model for application elsewhere in British Columbia.
