January 18-20, 2018 meeting agenda

Meeting Agenda

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FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
January 18-20, 2018

WDFW Region 5 Office
5525 S 11th Street Ridgefield, WA 98642
Room 102A

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018

1:00 P.M. 1. Commission Workshop
Commission workshops are held to allow informal discussion among Commissioners and Department staff. The meeting is open to the public who wish to observe however, public input is generally not taken. Times on the agenda are approximate and the Commission may adjust the agenda to meet scheduling needs.
3:00 P.M. 2. 2017-19 Proviso Update and Workshop
Department staff and Commissioners will discuss the Zero-Based Budget analysis and other aspects of the proviso.

- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (143 Kb)
- Proviso Forums (PDF) - PDF Format (265 Kb)
- Proviso Presentation (PDF) - PDF Format (2 Mb)
- WDFW Foundational Map (PDF) - PDF Format (502 Kb)
- Biennium Spending Associated with WDFW Foundational Map (PDF) - PDF Format (399 Kb)
- Foundational Map and ZBB Presentation (PDF) - PDF Format (2 Mb)

Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Policy Director
5:00 P.M. Recess

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2018

8:30 A.M. 3. Call to Order - Commissioners' Discussion
- Meeting Minute Approval
- Committee Reports
9:00 A.M. 4. Director's Report
The Director will brief the Commission on various items including:

- Director's Report (PDF) - PDF Format (143 Kb)
- Southern Resident Killer Whales
- Region 5 Overview - John Long

Follow up items from previous meetings and emerging issues
9:45 A.M. 5. Open Public Input
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.
10:30 A.M. Break
10:40 A.M. 6. 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 and for the enhancement of public recreation opportunities.

- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (4 Mb)
- Presentation (PDF) - PDF Format (4 Mb)

Staff Report: Eric Gardner, Assistant Director, Wildlife Program

PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
11:00 A.M. 7. Periodic Status Reviews (Columbia Sharp-tailed Grouse) - Decision
Department staff will brief the Commission on the Periodic Status Review compiled for the Columbia Sharp-tailed Grouse in accordance with WAC 220-610-110 and request approval.

- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (572 Kb)
- Presentation (PDF) - PDF Format (637 Kb)
- Periodic Status Review for the Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse (PDF) - PDF Format (2 Mb)

Staff Report: Hannah Anderson, Listing and Recovery Section Manager, Diversity Division, Wildlife Program
11:30 A.M. 8. Compensation for Livestock Damage - Decision
Department staff will brief the Commission on recommended changes to two WACs associated with compensation, to increase clarity, streamline the process and for consistency with state law and the wolf plan and request approval for the changes.

- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (572 Kb)
- Presentation (PDF) - PDF Format (637 Kb)

Staff Report: Dan Brinson, Conflict Section Manager, Game Division
11:50 A.M. Lunch
1:00 P.M. 9. 2018-19 Sportfishing Rule Simplification - Decision
Department staff will seek action from the Commission on proposals under consideration to simplify and improve sportfishing rules.

- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format ( 2 Mb)
- Presentation (PDF) - PDF Fornat (831 Kb)

Staff Report: Steve Thiesfeld, Inland Fishery Manager, Chris Donley, Region 1 Fish Program Manager, and Chad Jackson, Region 2 Fish Program Manager
2:00 P.M. 10. Puget Sound Chinook Management Plan - Briefing and Possible Decision
Department staff will provide the Commission with a briefing on the Puget Sound Chinook Management Plan.

- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (123 Kb)
- Presentation (PDF) - PDF Format (1 Mb)

Referred to in Commissioner McIsaac's discussion during item #10
- CRITFC - Snake River Fall Chinook Recovery
- Snake River Fall Chinook Dams and Counts Graphic (PDF) - PDF Format (51 Kb)

Staff Report: Kyle Adicks, Intergovernmental Salmon Manager
3:30 P.M. 11. Executive Session
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 the Commission will meet in executive session.  No action will be taken in executive session, and the public is not permitted to listen to the executive session
4:30 P.M. 12. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief
The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published.

-  February 2 conference call agenda planning (PDF)
-  February 8-10 meeting agenda planning (PDF)
- Year at a glance review (PDF)
5:30 P.M. Recess

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018

7:00 A.M. 14. Executive Session
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 the Commission will meet in executive session.  No action will be taken in executive session, and the public is not permitted to listen to the executive session.
9:00 A.M. 15. Open Public Input
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.
10:00 A.M. 16. Executive Session
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 the Commission will meet in executive session.  No action will be taken in executive session, and the public is not permitted to listen to the executive session.
3:00 P.M. Adjourn

 

Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for further information:
Phone 360-902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov