What concerns me a great deal is that as in most rivers that connect to Chaleur Bay, the salmon stock in the Restigouche River has declined significantly. This drop may not be as serious as in the Miramichi, because of the striped bass, but I can assure you that the citizens in the Restigouche area are in panic mode. The stocks have collapsed. I am very concerned by your testimony.
Will reducing the striped bass stocks in the Miramichi River allow the salmon stocks to recover? Elsewhere, without the striped bass, the stocks are declining precipitously.
Ms. Norton, would you care to answer that question?