The Washington Shellfish Import Advisory Committee (SIAC) provides a forum for discussion of important shellfish disease and pest management issues. The Committee provides critical expertise and perspective in making recommendations to advise the WDFW shellfish disease control program. These policy and management recommendations are also used to inform the WDFW Director and the Fish and Wildlife Commission of emerging shellfish disease control issues.
The SIAC is a mandate of WAC 220-370-200 and consists of seven members, one each representing WDFW, the Washington Department of Agriculture, the aquatic farmers of Washington, the federally-recognized Treaty tribes, private displayers of aquatic invertebrates, an aquatic invertebrate ecologist, and an aquatic invertebrate disease control specialist.
At the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, we celebrate diverse individuals who bring a wide range of perspectives. All are welcome to participate in our processes regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.
Contacts and member info
Mission statement
Supporting sound, science-based shellfish disease control policy for the good of Washington's wild and cultured shellfish resources and the stakeholders that value them.
Meeting calendar
Agendas will be available approximately one week prior to the next meeting.
| Date | Location | Meeting materials |
|---|---|---|
10 a.m. - 12 p.m., July 12, 2024
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Virtual meeting |
Agenda to come |
10 a.m. - 12 p.m., July 26, 2022
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Virtual meeting |
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Aug. 26, 2020
|
Virtual meeting |
Agenda to come |
Oct. 3, 2019
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Point No Point Treaty Council, Poulsbo, WA |
Agenda to come |
Dec. 6, 2018
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Conference call
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Agenda to come |
Nov. 1, 2018
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Point No Point Treaty Council, Poulsbo, WA
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April 30, 2018
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Port Orchard, WA
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Additional information
WDFW Shellfish Import and Shellfish Transfer requirements:
https://wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/fishing/shellfish-import-transfer