>> lis low tech method is how the state determines a sustainable amount of salmon is making it past all those fish in bristol bay. >> and this is what we're counting, escapement. >> right these are the steve mcgreens, new york state edition. >> i think it's just really interesting management and its science and commerce in action. so i don't know. very excited about having someone around to talk to. you know when you're out here by yourself. >> yes, as long as people like monet keep caring and counting, as long as the water doesn't get too warm and these perfect little lakes and streams stay perfect, this run could last forever. but these days it seems nothing lasts forever. and all those fish people worry