we fish salmon, flcrappie, and halibut. 1 million new acres have been irrigated in the valley. the fish's water has been stolen, and with that theft, the jobs that went with 4300 boats. now there's a chance to right that wrong. i can't tell you how much it distresses me that you would stand with west land's water district over your local salmon fleet. the letter goes on, but the gist is that right now, we're facing the loss of a home grown industry here in san francisco. our fleet has been shut out of the fishery for two years in the 11 and our seasons have been significantly occcurtailed. we will not survive if we don't make an about face. for many months, state agencies, water districts and others have been working chief to achieve volunteer agreements that would meet the requirements of the amendment set for adoption, the july 7 framework. the voluntary settlements that are being discussed with fully expected to supply with that 30 to 50% range. for this government and its administration to undermine negotiations pursuant to that goal is not only counterproductive, it flies