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FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
June 12-13, 2015
Natural Resources Building
1111 Washington St SE
Olympia WA 98501
First Floor, Room 172
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015
| 8:00 AM | 1. Call to Order Download MP3 File [3.6 MB]
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| 8:15 AM | 2. Open Public Input Download MP3 File [28.8 MB] The Commission is a direct link between the 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. |
| 8:45 AM | 3. Director's Report Download MP3 File [9.1 MB] The Director will brief the Commission on various items including:
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| 9:25 AM | 4. Quilcene and Dabob Bay Flatfish Sport Rules - Decision Download MP3 File [8.0 MB] Department staff will request approval for proposed adjustments to the recreational flatfish fisheries within the Quilcene and Dabob bays.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Dayv Lowry, Ph.D., Research Scientist and Craig Burley, Fish Management Division Manager |
| 10:10 AM | 5. Puget Sound Recreational Fisheries Enhancement - Briefing Download MP3 File [30.8 MB] A briefing will be provided on the Puget Sound Recreational Salmon and Marine Fish Enhancement Program's current goals and objectives for purposes of conservation, enhancement, and promotion of recreational fisheries within the Puget Sound and Lake Washington.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (529 Kb) Staff Report: Ryan Lothrop, Puget Sound Recreational Salmon Manager, Laurie Peterson, Puget Sound Salmon Manager, and Dave Knutzen, Chair PSRFEF Oversight Committee |
| 10:50 AM | 6. Fish Passage Technology (Whooshh System) - Briefing Download MP3 File [22.4 MB] Department staff will provide a briefing to the Commission on the utilization of this new technology at the Washougal Hatchery and include an assessment of its success.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Eric Kinne, Region 5 Hatchery Reform Coordinator, Vincent Bryan III, CEO and Todd Deligan, Vice-President, Fish Transport at Whooshh Innovations |
| 11:30 AM | 7. Land Transactions - Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision Download MP3 File [8.4 MB] 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)- PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Julie Sandberg, Real Estate Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 1:00 PM | 8. Wildlife Interactions - Briefing and Public Hearing Download MP3 File [53.6 MB] Department staff will brief the commission on the proposed changes to wildlife interaction rules.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (2 Mb) Staff Report: Stephanie Simek, Wildlife Conflicts Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 3:30 PM | 9. Public Records and Retention Training - Briefing Download MP3 File [33.8 MB] Joe Shorin, Senior Assistant Attorney General, will brief the Commission on the legal requirements for retention and disclosure of public records.- Presentation (PDF) - PDF Format (262 Kb) |
| 5:30 PM | Recess |
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015
| 8:30 AM | 11. Open Public Input Download MP3 File [7.5 MB] The Commission is a direct link between the 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. |
| 9:00 AM | 12. Willapa Bay Salmon Management Policy - Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision Download MP3 File [86.3 MB] The Department will seek Commission action on a Willapa Bay Salmon Management Policy to provide general guidance on management of salmon returning to Willapa Bay and its freshwater tributaries.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (890 Kb) Staff Report: Steve Thiesfeld, Region 6 Fish Program Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 11:20 AM | 14. Performance Agreement and Delegation of Authority - Decision Download MP3 File [0.4 MB] The Director and Commissioners will discuss the proposed Performance Agreement Expectations and Delegation of Authority. |
| 11:40 AM | 15. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief Download MP3 File [2.2 MB] The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published. |
| 11:55 AM | Adjourn |
Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for further information:
Phone 360-902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov
Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the public meeting are invited to contact Dolores Noyes by phone (360-902-2349), TTY (360-902-2207), or email (dolores.noyes@dfw.wa.govl). Reasonable accommodation requests should be received at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting to ensure availability. Please provide two (2) weeks' notice for requests for ASL/ESL interpretation services. For more information, see the requests for accommodation page. |