The Washington Statement of Fact (also known as the Washington Declaration of Fact) is an agreement between the U.S. federal government and the state of Washington that was signed in 1985. It established the legal framework for the protection of salmon and other anadromous fish in the Puget Sound region of Washington. This agreement was the first of its kind in the country and set a precedent for other states to follow. It was designed to provide better management of salmon populations, protect natural resources, and improve the health of the region's ecosystems. The Washington Statement of Fact consists of three main components: 1. The Salmon Restoration Plan which outlines specific actions to restore salmon runs and their habitat. 2. The Fisheries Conservation Plan which sets out measures to conserve and improve the health of fish populations. 3. The Habitat Protection Plan which outlines the strategies to protect and restore the habitats of fish and other aquatic species. All three components of the Washington Statement of Fact are designed to improve the health of the Puget Sound and its fisheries, and ensure a sustainable future for the people and wildlife that depend on it.