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FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
September 18-19, 2015
Red Lion at the Park - 303 W. North River Drive Spokane, WA 99201
http:/www.redlion.com/park-spokane/map-directions
Riverfront Ballroom A
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
| 8:30 AM | 1. Call to Order Download MP3 File [2.7 MB]
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| 8:45 AM | 2. Open Public Input Download MP3 File [59.5 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. |
| 9:15 AM | 3. Director's Report Download MP3 File [2.8 MB] The Director will brief the Commission on various items.- Presentation (PDF) - PDF Forat (282 Kb) |
| 9:35 AM | 4. 2015 Fire Season Update - Briefing Download MP3 File [6.2 MB] Staff will provide a briefing on the current status of the 2015 fire season.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (20 Kb) Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Assistant Director, Wildlife Program |
| 10:20 AM | 5. Update on the Internal Review of the Grazing Program - Briefing Download MP3 File [10.2 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on the internal review of the grazing program.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (20 Kb) Staff Report: Paul Dahmer, Land Stewardship and Operations Section Manager and Jeff Burnham, Range Ecologist, Wildlife Program |
| 10:50 AM | 6. Land Transaction - Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision Download MP3 File [7.5 MB] The Commission will consider approval of a land transaction recommended by the Department for the protection of critical fish and wildlife habitat, enhancement of public recreation opportunities.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (2 Mb) Staff Report: Clay Sprague, Lands Division Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 11:05 AM | 7. Wildlife Interactions - Briefing and Public Hearing Download MP3 File [47.4 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission and take public testimony on the proposed changes to wildlife interaction rules.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Formmat (2 Mb) Staff Report: Stephanie Simek, Wildlife Conflicts Section Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 2:00 PM | 8. 2016/17 Sportfishing Regulation Proposals - Briefing Download MP3 File [33.3 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on proposals for the upcoming Sportfishing rules and regulations for the 2016-17 season.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb) Staff Report: Craig Burley, Fish Management Division Manager, Chris Donley, Region 1 Fish Program Manager, Brett Barkdull, Region 4 Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Steve Thiesfeld, Region 6 Fish Program Manager |
| 4:00 PM | Recess |
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
| 8:30 AM | 9. Open Public Input Download MP3 File [8.0 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 | 10. 2016 Supplemental Capital Budget Request - Decision Download MP3 File [1.1 MB] The Commission will consider approval of a supplemental capital budget proposal for submission to the Office of Financial Management and the legislature.- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (78 Kb) Staff Report: Joe Stohr, Deputy Director |
| 9:15 AM | 11. 2016 Meeting Schedule - Discussion Download MP3 File [7.1 MB] The Commission will discuss dates and possible locations for the 2016 meetings and conference calls.. |
| 9:45 AM | 12. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief Part A Part B |
| 10:15 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. |