AGENDA*

(Revised)

FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
August 8-9, 2008
Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center
20610 - 44th Avenue West
Lynnwood, Washington 98036
Phone (425) 775-2500

* Revised 8/6/08.
Times are approximate and subject to change.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

8:30 AM	1. CALL TO ORDER Approval of Meeting Minutes Meeting - May 2-3, 2008 Meeting - June 6-7, 2008 Meeting via conference call - June 20, 2008 Special meeting via conference call - June 27, 2008 Commissioners' Discussion Director's Report (Jeff Koenings, Phil Anderson) Operations Update (Joe Stohr) 2. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comments on Department programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the meeting. (NOTE: The public is encouraged to comment only on those issues not on this agenda for a decision.)
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	3. PROPOSED LAND TRANSACTIONS - DECISION: The Commission will consider approval of proposed land transactions: - Acquisition of a 1479-acre conservation easement in Okanogan County; and - Acquisition of an 838-acre property in Okanogan County. - Greensheet - PDF format (916 KB) Staff Report: Dan Budd, Real Estate Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) 4. CAPITAL PROGRAM ACTION PLAN - DECISION: Department staff will brief the Commission on updates to the Capital Program Action Plan, and the Commission will consider approval of the CPAP report for submission to the Legislature by September 2008, as required by the Legislature. - Greensheet - PDF format (13 KB) Staff Report: Bill Phillips, Capital and Facilities Division Manager, Operations PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) 5. 2009-2011 CAPITAL BUDGET REQUEST - DECISION: The Commission will consider approval of the Department's proposed 2009-2011 Capital Budget Request package for submission to the Office of Financial Management. - Greensheet - PDF format (12 KB) Staff Report: Bill Phillips, Capital and Facilities Division Manager, Operations PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) 6. 2009-2011 OPERATING BUDGET REQUEST - DECISION: The Commission will consider approval of the Department's proposed 2009-2011 Operating Budget Request package for submission to the Office of Financial Management. - Greensheet - PDF format (14 KB) Staff Report: Jeff Olsen, Financial Services Assistant Director, Operations PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
12:10 P.M.	LUNCH BREAK
1:30 P.M.	7. PROPOSED 2009 DEPARTMENT REQUEST LEGISLATION - BRIEFING: Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed Department request legislation for being developed for the 2009 legislative session. The Commission will consider final approval during its August 15, 2008, conference call meeting. Staff Report: Tom Davis, Special Assistant - Legislative, Director's Office PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) 8. PUGET SOUND DUNGENESS CRAB CATCH RECORD CARD - RULE BRIEFING & PUBLIC HEARING: Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed amendments to WAC 220-56-175, Catch record cards, which follows legislation passed in 2008 granting authority to the Commission to implement a penalty of up to $10 for Puget Sound sport crab fishers who fail to comply with catch-reporting requirements. Staff Report: Rich Childers, Shellfish Policy Lead, Intergovernmental Resource Management (IRM) PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
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	9. FIR ISLAND SNOW GOOSE MANAGEMENT PLAN - BRIEFING: Department staff will brief the Commission on its Fir Island Snow Goose Management Plan, which provides a set of recommendations to ensure continuation of the collaborative approach to snow goose management on Fir Island. Staff Report: Bridget Moran, Environmental Resource Policy Lead, Intergovernmental Resource Management (IRM); and Bill Hebner, Region 4 Manager, Enforcement Program 10. SOUTH FORK SKYKOMISH RIVER SUMMER STEELHEAD - BRIEFING: At the request of the Commission, Department staff will brief the Commission on results of the genetic study used to determine the source of unclipped, natural-origin summer steelhead returning to Sunset Falls on the South Fork of the Skykomish River. - Greensheet - PDF format (329 KB) Staff Report: Denise Hawkins, Molecular Genetics Lab Project Manager, Fish Program; and Chad Jackson, Region 4 Biologist, Fish Program 11. DEPARTMENT'S ROLE IN LOCAL LAND USE PLANNING - BRIEFING: Department staff will brief the Commission on the Department's role in local land use planning, including upcoming technical assistant activities of the Habitat Program under the Growth Management Act and related laws. - Greensheet - PDF format (43 KB) Staff Report: Jennifer Hayes, Technical Assistance Section Manager, Habitat Program 12. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comments on Department programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the meeting. (NOTE: The public is encouraged to comment only on those issues not on this agenda for decision.)
5:20 PM	RECESS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

8:30 AM	13. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comments on Department programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the meeting. (NOTE: The public is encouraged to comment only on those issues not on this agenda for decision.) 14. COLUMBIA RIVER SELECT AREA FISHERIES EVALUATION (S.A.F.E.) PROJECT HISTORY AND WILLAPA BAY S.A.F.E. PROJECT - BRIEFING: At the request of the Commission, Department staff will brief the Commission on the history of the SAFE Project in the Columbia River Region, including potential costs of expanding into the Willapa Bay Region. - Greensheet - PDF format (158 KB) Staff Report: Patrick Frazier, Region 5 Manager, Fish Program; and Kirt Hughes, Region 6 Manager, Fish Program 15. COUGAR MANAGEMENT - RULE ACTION: Department staff will brief Commissioners on proposed WAC rule amendments to cougar hunting regulations. The rule amendments would implement legislation that extends the pilot program for use of dogs to pursue and kill cougar in specific counties. WAC 232-28-285, ((2007-2008)) 2008-2009 Pilot cougar hunting seasons with the aid of dogs; WAC 232-28-272, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 Black bear and cougar hunting seasons and regulations; and WAC 232-12-243, Public safety cougar removals. The Commission held a public hearing on these proposed rules at its July 18, 2008, meeting in Olympia and Spokane via videoconference. - Greensheet - PDF format (1,418 KB) Staff Report: Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program
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	16. GAME MANAGEMENT PLAN - BRIEFING & PUBLIC HEARING: Department staff will brief the Commission on the proposed 2009-2015 Game Management Plan, followed by public testimony. The Commission will consider final adoption of the Plan at its September 5-6, 2008, meeting in Olympia. - Greensheet - PDF format (119 KB) Staff Report: Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) 17. SURVEY QUESTION DEVELOPMENT - BRIEFING: At the request of the Commission, Department staff will brief the Commission on the history of survey development, including how the CSU and 2008 Wildlife surveys were developed to support sound and credible decisions and to meet the intent of the Department's Goals and Objectives. - Greensheet - PDF format (89 KB) Staff Report: Steve Pozzanghera Deputy Assistant Director, Wildlife Program
12:00 P.M.	LUNCH BREAK
12:45 P.M.	18. MIGRATORY WATERFOWL SEASONS AND REGULATIONS - RULE BRIEFING, PUBLIC HEARING, AND RULE ACTION: Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed amendments to WAC 232-28-4323, 2008-09 Migratory Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations, and repeal of WAC 232-28-431, 2007-08 Migratory Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations. The Commission will consider adopting permanent amendments following the public input opportunity. - Greensheet - PDF format (790 KB) Staff Report: Don Kraege, Waterfowl Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) 19. JOHNSON'S DEBAY SLOUGH GAME RESERVE - RULE BRIEFING, PUBLIC HEARING, AND RULE ACTION: Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed amendments to WAC 232-16-800, Johnson's/Debay Slough Game Reserve, which would correct incomplete information in the boundary description for the reserve. The Commission will consider adopting permanent amendments following the public input opportunity. - Greensheet - PDF format (424 KB) Staff Report: Don Kraege, Waterfowl Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) 20. FEDERAL FARM BILL OVERVIEW - BRIEFING: At the request of the Commission, Department staff will brief the Commission on the content and status of the Federal Farm Bill, which was passed by Congress in June 2008. - Greensheet - PDF format (125 KB) Staff Report: Don Larsen, Environmental Planner, Wildlife Program 21. OFFICE OF FARMLAND PRESERVATION - BRIEFING: At the request of the Commission, Department staff will brief the Commission on the Office of Farmland Preservation (OFP), which was established by 2007 legislation and is based within the Washington State Conservation Commission. - Greensheet - PDF format (102 KB) Staff Report: Don Larsen, Environmental Planner, Wildlife Program
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	22. COMMISSION MEETING COSTS - BRIEFING: At the request of the Commission, Department staff will brief the Commission on the costs associated with Commission meetings and discuss ideas for reducing travel and other Commission meeting expenses. Staff Report: Phil Anderson, Deputy Director - Resource Management 23. COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS: The Commissioners will discuss activities of the various Commission committees. 24. SUMMARY OF COMMISSION REQUESTS: The Commissioners will review the current list of Commission requests to the Department and consider new requests. - Table of Commission Requests - PDF format (35 KB) 25. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT: The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The public is encouraged to share views of Department programs and topics of concern during this portion of the meeting. 26. MISCELLANEOUS AND MEETING DEBRIEF: The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published.
5:30 PM	ADJOURN

NEXT MEETING: September 5-6, 2008, in Olympia

* Revised 8/6/08.
Times are approximate and subject to change.

Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for further information:
Phone (360) 902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov