is:

  • “Non-regulatory and voluntary;
  • Locally and regionally based, and driven by grassroots partners;
  • Focused and targeted toward fisheries restoration in key watersheds;
  • Based on a consolidation of the best scientific expertise on fisheries and habitat management;
  • Linked nationally, to facilitate comprehensive coordination and evaluation of progress; and
  • Sustainable and accountable, recognizing the need for long-term investments and demonstrable results.