2004 is the third year of a pilot project aimed at expanding the in-season survey to the entire Yukon River drainage. In addition to Koyukuk/Nowitna NWR, this year, the cooperators are Emmonak Tribal Council, Louden Tribal Council, Innoko NWR, Yukon Flats NWR, and the Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association. This project, which started with local Refuge Information Technicians working with local tribal organizations to gather quantitative information, has the potential to strengthen partnerships among tribes and agencies in making natural resources management decisions. The in-season subsistence salmon harvest survey not only enhances the management decision process, but it strengthens communication and promotes interaction among subsistence users, tribes, organizations, communities, and the managing agencies. For further information contact Subsistence Coordinator Geoff Beyersdorf (geoff_beyersdorf@fws.gov).