Audio Transcripts
FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
October 5-6, 2012
Legislative Building – Columbia Room – 416 Sid Snyder Avenue SW
Olympia WA 98501 First Floor
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012
| 8:30 A.M. | 1. Call to Order
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| 8:40 A.M. | 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: During this portion of the meeting, the public is encouraged to comment on issues that do not already have public input time on the agenda. |
| 9:10 A.M. | 3. Director's Report
The Director will brief the Commission on various items. Staff Report: |
| 9:35 A.M. | 4. Klickitat Hatchery Improvements and Master Plan Update - Briefing
Staff will brief the Commission on the key elements of the proposed Klickitat Hatchery infrastructure expansion needed to support the fish production changes. Staff Report: |
| 10:30 A.M. | 5. WAC Overhaul Technical Rule Changes, Round 3 - Briefing
Department staff will brief the Commission on the proposed third batch of technical rule changes associated with the WAC overhaul project. This proposal is to update, clarify, reorganize, and restructure numerous bottomfish, commercial shellfish, and recreational shellfish rules. Staff Report: |
| 11:15 A.M. | 6. Intersecting Science Education and Natural Resource Management - Presentation
Presentation to the Commission on the vision of intersecting science education, information needs of natural resource management agencies, and biodiversity protection. Staff Report: |
| 1:00 P.M. | 7. 2012 Wolf Plan Implementation Activities - Briefing
Department staff will provide a comprehensive briefing on the implementation of the Wolf Conservation and Management Plan for 2012. format (16.2 MB) Staff Report: |
| 5:15 P.M. | RECESS |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2012
| 8:30 A.M. |
8. Columbia River Fishery Management - Briefing
Department Staff will brief the Commission on the results of meetings with the Oregon and Washington Fish and Wildlife Workgroup. Staff Report: |
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| 10:30 A.M. |
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: During this portion of the meeting, the public is encouraged to comment on issues that do not already have public input time on the agenda. |
| 11:15 A.M. |
10. Proposed Land Transactions - Decision
The Commission will consider approval of various land transactions recommended by the Department for the protection of critical fish and wildlife habitat, enhancement of public recreation opportunities, and responsible property management. Proposed Acquisition of 80 acres in Grant County Staff Report: |
| 11:35 A.M. |
11. Auction Raffles - Rule Adoption
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent rule amendments regarding big game and turkey auction, raffle, and special incentive permits. Amend: WAC 232-28-283 Big game and wild turkey auction, raffle, and special permits Staff Report: |
| 12:15 P.M. |
12. Puget Sound Shrimp Policy Review - Briefing
Department staff will brief the Commission on the preliminary analysis and identify and discuss any additional analysis needed. Staff Report: |
| 1:30 P.M. |
13. 2013 Commission Meeting Calendar - Decision
The Commission will decide on the meeting dates for 2013. |
| 1:50 P.M. | 14. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief
The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published. |
Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for further information:
Phone (360) 902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov