5C Program Statement: In 1997, the Counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Siskiyou & Trinity agreed to collaborate on a proactive, positive response to the federal listings of salmon as Threatened species by forming the Five Counties Salmonid Conservation Program (5C). The goal is to seek opportunities to contribute to the long-term recovery of salmon & steelhead in Northern California. Objectives include evaluating options for improving County plans, policies & practices to provide or improve salmonid habitat; identifying areas where Counties might be vulnerable to challenges under the Endangered Species Act; and upgrading training programs as well as monitoring & reporting procedures. In February 2009, the Program transferred from County Administration to the Northwest California Resource Conservation & Development Council whose mission is to enhance the ability of area residents to develop diverse opportunities through the utilization of available resources. The Program maintains its relationship with all five Counties & will continue to build on the planning & watershed restoration work that has been integral to the Program over the past 10 years.

The 5C Program acknowledges the California Department of Fish and Game's Fisheries Restoration Grant Program for the continued support of the Program's Goals and Projects