Changes the hatcheries that can be managed under an agreement between the
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and private sector partners to
only those located in the Hood Canal basin.
Allows private sector hatchery partners operating chum salmon hatcheries to
harvest some of the hatchery fish for sale and use any sale proceeds for
reinvestment into the hatchery.
Provides direction to hatchery partners to prioritize the retention of classified
employees.