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FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
January 10-11, 2014
Comfort Inn Conference Center
1620 74th Avenue SW, Tumwater WA 98501
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2014
| 8:30 A.M. | 1. Call to Order
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| 8:45 A.M. | 2. Open Public Input
Download MP3 File [25.4 MB] 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. |
| 9:15 A.M. | 3. Director's Report
Download MP3 File [25.3 MB] The Director will brief the Commission on various items. |
| 10:30 A.M. | 4. HPA Rules - Briefing
Download MP3 File [18.3 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on the following proposed additions and changes to the hydraulic code rules:
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (541 Kb) Staff Report: Randi Thurston, Protection Division Manager and Pat Chapman, Regulatory Services Section Manager |
| 11:15 A.M. | 5. Youth Advisory Council: Activities to Date, Status, and Next Steps - Briefing
Download MP3 File [25.4 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on efforts to explore the concept of a youth council, work to date, and focus group activities. This can serve as a launching point for further planning and conversation on next steps.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (3.3 Mb) Staff Report: Jason Wettstein, Public Affairs and Community Relation |
| 1:00 P.M. | 6. Naselle River Internal Combustion Motors - Decision
Download MP3 File [2.6 MB] The Commission will consider approval of the reorganization of WAC 232-28-619, including changes on the Naselle River.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (72 Kb) Staff Report: Ron Warren, Region 6 Fish Program Manager |
| 1:20 P.M. | 7. San Poil Sixteen Walleye Daily Limit - Decision
Download MP3 File [6.2 MB] The Commission will consider approval of the reorganization of WAC 232-28-619, including increasing the daily bag limit for walleye on the lower San Poil River from 8 fish to 16.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (23 Kb) Staff Report: John Whalen, Region 1 Fish Program Manager |
| 1:40 P.M. | 8. WAC 232-28-619 Geographic Split- Decision
Download MP3 File [4.5 MB] The Commission will consider approval of WAC 232-28-619 which is a large rule, containing all water bodies of the state that have exceptions to the general statewide recreational fishing rules. At the request of the Code Reviser, and to maximize efficiency and understandability of the code, the department proposes splitting this massive rule into more manageable pieces based on geographic area. These changes are technical in nature and do not affect the underlying effect of the provisions.Staff Report: Joanna Eide, Criminal Justice Liaison/Regulations Coordinator |
| 2:25 P.M. | 9. Puget Sound Recreational Enhancement Fund - Briefing
Download MP3 File [20.6 MB] Department staff and members of the Puget Sound Recreational Salmon and Marine Fish Enhancement Program will brief the Commission on the completed development of goals and objectives for the program.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (648 Kb) Staff Report: Steve Thiesfeld, Puget Sound Salmon Manager and Dave Knutz, Chair PSRSMFEP Oversight Committee |
| 3:10 P.M. |
10. 2014 North of Falcon Policy C-3608- Briefing and Public Hearing Download MP3 File [18.2 MB] Department staff will provide the Commission with information regarding policy C-3608 and hear public testimony on the policy. - Presentation (PDF) PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Ron Warren, Deputy Assistant Director Intergovernmental Salmon Management PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 3:55 P.M. | RECESS |
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2014
| 8:30 A.M. | 11. Open Public Input
Download MP3 File [8.6 MB] 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. |
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| 9:00 A.M. | 12. Grays Harbor Salmon - Briefing and Public Hearing
Download MP3 File [61.3 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on Grays Harbor salmon fishery management and discuss challenges, provide an update on the public process and seek further guidance from the Commission on Grays Harbor Salmon Management Policy sideboards.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (21 Kb) Staff Report: Ron Warren, Region 6 Fish Program Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 11:00 A.M. | 13. Review of Lower Columbia River Sturgeon Management Policy C-3001 - Briefing and Public Hearing
Download MP3 File [11.2 MB] Department staff will provide the Commission with information regarding policy C-3001 and hear public testimony on the updated policy.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (338 Kb) Staff Report: Cindy Le Fleur, Region 5 Fish Program Manager and Brad James, Fish Biologist PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 1:00 P.M. | 14. Review of the Columbia River Fishery Management Policy C-3620 - Briefing and Public Hearing
Download MP3 File [28.9 MB] Department staff will provide the Commission with information regarding the first year implementation of policy C-3620 and hear public testimony.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (177 Kb) Staff Report: Guy Norman, Region 5 Director and Ron Roler, Columbia River Policy Coordinator PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 3:00 P.M. | 15. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief
Download MP3 File [5.2 MB] The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published. |
| 3:15 P.M. | ADJOURN |
Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for further information:
Phone 360-902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov