LCFRB has appointed a new director

To The Eagle:

It is my pleasure to announce that at its’ June 3rd meeting the Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board appointed Steve Manlow as my successor effective July 1. Over the past five months, Steve has made a significant contribution to the work of the Board, demonstrating his ability to quickly grasp issues and effectively take on new work and responsibilities. He has a strong technical background and has considerable experience from his past positions working for the Board, local government, WDFW and the Corps of Engineers. Steve has a tremendous background in salmon recovery, watershed planning, habitat restoration and monitoring. In his position with Corp of Engineers he managed the review and processing of permits under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. Steve has also worked as the Region 5 Habitat Program Manager for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and was the Deputy Director of Planning and Building for Grays Harbor County.

It has been a great pleasure and privilege to work with all of you and to serve as the executive director for the Lower Columbia salmon recovery region for almost two decades. Together, our commitment to a technically sound salmon recovery and watershed management program that works for the people of the region has been the key to our success. I look forward to our path crossing in the future.

All the best,

Jeff Breckel

Executive Director

Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board