5C Program Statement: In 1997, the Counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Siskiyou, and 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 was to seek opportunities to contribute to the long-term recovery of salmon and steelhead in Northern California. The objectives were to evaluate options for improving County plans, policies, and practices to provide or improve salmonid habitat; to identify areas where Counties might be vulnerable to challenges under the Endangered Species Act (ESA); and to upgrade training programs and monitoring and reporting procedures.         

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