AGENDA
FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION
MEETING
via CONFERENCE CALL*
Friday, January 16, 2009 -- 8:30 a.m.
WHAT:
A. COLUMBIA RIVER CHINOOK SALMON ALLOCATION POLICIES - DECISION:
The Commission will consider adoption of proposed updates to the following policies, which expired on Dec. 31, 2008:
- Policy C-3617, Mainstem Columbia River Spring Chinook Management and Allocation for Non-Indian Fisheries, and
- Policy C-3618, Mainstem Columbia River Summer Chinook Allocation for Non-Indian Fisheries Below Priest Rapids Dam
Columbia River Spring Chinook Management Options
The Commission held a public hearing on the proposed policy updates during its December 12-13, 2008, meeting in Olympia. A decision on this item was postponed from the January 9, 2009, Commission meeting to this meeting.
B. GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED 2009-2011 BUDGET OVERVIEW – BRIEFING:
As a follow-up to the January 9, 2009, Commission meeting (held via conference call), Department staff will continue briefing the Commission on the Governor’s proposed 2009-2011 Operating and Capital budgets for the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
C. ELECTION OF COMMISSION CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR:
The Commission will consider electing a new Chair and Vice Chair. This item was postponed from the January 9, 2009, Commission meeting to this meeting.
B. GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Available Commissioners and Department staff will discuss recent activities and items of interest, including potential agenda items for future Commission meetings.
*WHERE: The meeting will take place via telephone conference call and will be recorded. No public input will be accepted during the call; however, the public may listen to the conference call by coming to the Olympia or Vancouver Department of Fish and Wildlife offices:
Olympia
Natural Resources Building
Commission Office, 5th Floor
1111 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Vancouver
Region 5 Office
2108 Grand Boulevard
Vancouver, Washington 98661
Telephone (360) 696-6211
For additional information, contact the Commission Office at (360) 902-2267.
Susan Yeager, Executive Assistant
Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission
(360) 902-2267 office
(360) 902-2448 fax
email commission@dfw.wa.gov.
