Fish and Wildlife Commission
Meeting Minutes & Agendas
Preliminary Meeting Agenda
FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
June 13-14, 2014
Natural Resources Building
1111 Washington St SE
Olympia WA 98501
First Floor, Room 172
FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014
| 8:30 A.M. | 1. Call to Order
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| 8:45 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. |
| 9:15 A.M. | 3. Director's Report The Director will brief the Commission on various items. |
| 10:30 A.M. | BREAK |
| 10:45 A.M. | 4. Proposed Land Transactions - Briefing, Public Hearing and 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. - Summary - PDF Format (2 Mb) Staff Report: Dan Budd, Real Estate Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 11:15 A.M. | 5. Regional Fish Enhancement Groups - Briefing Staff from the Regional Fishery Enhancement Groups (RFEGs) will present information on the RFEG program, showcasing a variety of projects and programs from around the state. The briefing will cover the program in general, community involvement, funding, leveraging, and take a closer look at project and program accomplishments in several different groups. - Summary - PDF Format (96 Kb) Staff Report: Dave Price, Restoration Division Manager, Habitat Program |
| 12:00 P.M. | LUNCH |
| 1:00 P.M. | 6. Cowiche Land Presentation - Briefing Department staff will brief the Commission on the planned acquisition of 2900 acres in the Cowiche watershed in Yakima County and explain the unique partnership we have created to protect this shrub-steppe parcel. - Summary - PDF Format (17 Kb) Staff Report: Mike Livingston, Region 3 Director |
| 1:20 P.M. | 7. Update on the Biological Status of the Pinto Abalone - Briefing Department staff will provide the Commission with a briefing on the status of Pinto Abalone in regards to hatchery recovery program, population assessment, reasons for population decline, and ramifications of petition to list as a threatened or endangered species. - Summary - PDF Format (910 Kb) Staff Report: Bob Sizemore, Research Scientist, Fish Program; Josh Bouma and Betsy Peabody, Puget Sound Restoration Fund; and Scott Rumsey, NOAA |
| 2:00 P.M. | 8. Puget Sound Smelt Fishery Regulation Proposals - Decision The Commission will consider the three options for recreational and commercial smelt fishing regulations in Puget Sound for Commission action. - Summary - PDF Format (10 Mb) Staff Report: Craig Burley, Manager, Fish Management Division and Dayv Lowry, Research Scientist |
| 2:35 P.M. | BREAK | 2:50 P.M. | 9. Puget Sound Rockfish Conservation Plan - Briefing Department staff will provide the Commission with an evaluation of the implementation status for the Puget Sound Rockfish Conservation Plan. - Summary - PDF Format (567 Kb) Staff Report: Dayv Lowry, Research Scientist and Dr. Theresa Tsou, Research Scientist |
| 3:40 P.M. | 10. Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g), the Commission will meet in executive session to review the performance of a public employee. |
| 5:10 P.M. | RECESS |
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2014
| 8:30 A.M. | 11. 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. |
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| 9:00 A.M. | 12. Strategic Priorities - Discussion The Director and Commissioners will discuss the Department's strategic priorities for 2015. Committee chairs will canvass members for priorities. |
| 10:30 A.M. | BREAK |
| 10:45 A.M. | 13. 2015 Performance Agreement - Discussion The Director and Commissioners will discuss the proposed 2015 Performance Agreement Expectations and how to incorporate strategic priorities into the new agreement. |
| 11:45 A.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. |
| 12:00 P.M. | ADJOURN |
Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for further information:
Phone 360-902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov