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FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION WORKSHOP AND REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
November 1-3, 2018
The Heathman Lodge
7801 NE Greenwood Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
Howard Marshall Room
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018
This is an informational meeting only - No decisions will be made during the joint state workshop on November 1st
Watch Thursday meeting live here: https:/www.dfw.state.or.us/agency/commission/minutes/18/11_nov/index.asp
| 9:00 A.M. | 1. Call to Order and Opening Remarks Introductions and agenda review |
| 9:30 A.M. | 2-3. Columbia River Fishery Management Policies - Briefing/Workshop
Staff will review the matrix of concurrency between state policies and consequences of non-concurrence and outline the WDFW 5-year performance review and discuss possible concurrent regulations for 2019.
Staff Report: Bill Tweit, Special Assistant, Ryan Lothrop, Columbia River Fishery Manager, WDFW; Tucker Jones, Ocean Salmon/Columbia River Program Manager; and Chris Kern, Fish Division Deputy Administrator, ODFW |
| 3:00 P.M. | 4. Guide Licenses for Columbia River Recreational Fisheries - Briefing
Staff will provide a report on licensing authority and limitations by State and review the history of numbers of guide licenses and guide boat catch.
- Summary Staff Report: Craig Burley, Fish Management Division Manager, WDFW; and Chris Kern, Fish Division Deputy Administrator, ODFW |
| 3:30 P.M. |
5. Updates on Predation, Pinnipeds and Killer Whales - Briefing Staff will provide an update from the Southern Resident Killer Whale taskforce. Staff will provide an overview of predation issues and an update on pinniped management as it relates to the Bonneville program, the status of the Willamette application, and any updates on federal legislation. - Summary Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Policy Director, Dr. Penny Becker, Killer Whale Policy Lead, and Dan Rawding, Columbia River Salmon Resource Policy Manager WDFW; and Dr. Shaun Clements, Senior Policy Analyst, and James Lawonn, Avian Predation Specialist, ODFW |
| 4:30 P.M. | 6. Closing Remarks |
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018
WDFW Regular Meeting
| 8:30 A.M. | 7. 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. |
| 9:00 A.M. |
8. Director's Report The Director will brief the Commission on various items. |
| 9:30 A.M. |
9. Land Transactions - Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision - Presentation The Commission will consider approval of land transactions recommended by the Department for the protection of critical fish and wildlife habitat and for the enhancement of public recreation opportunities. Staff Report: Julie Sandberg, Real Estate Section Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 10:00 A.M. |
10. Delegation of Authority - Discussion and Possible Decision Commissioners will discuss with the Director the current Delegation of Authority and options for adding or removing items. |
| 10:45 A.M. |
11. 2019-20 North of Falcon Policy Review C-3608 - Briefing and Public Hearing Department staff will provide a briefing of the Commission's North of Falcon Policy C-3608 (currently in effect through December 31, 2018) setting guidelines for salmon management and propose modifications for the Commission's consideration of the January 2019 through December 2020 policy. - Summary Staff Report: Kyle Adicks, Intergovernmental Salmon Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 11:30 A.M. |
12. Columbia River Fisheries above Bonneville Dam - Briefing and Public Hearing Department staff will provide a briefing on changes to rules regarding Columbia River Fisheries above Bonneville Dam. - Summary Staff Report: Captain Jeff Wickersham and Bill Tweit, Special Assistant PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 1:30 P.M. | 13. Willapa Bay Policy C-3622 - Briefing, Discussion and Public Hearing
The Willapa Bay Salmon Management Policy (C-3622) directs agency staff to conduct a comprehensive review of the implementation and performance of the policy at the conclusion of Phase 1 (e.g. 2019). Staff will brief the commission on the proposed process and seek commissioner's feedback.
- Summary Staff Report: Chad Herring, South Coast Fishery Policy Analyst and Kirt Hughes, State Salmon and Steelhead Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018
| LATE ADDITION ITEM |
Columbia River Fisheries above Bonneville Dam - Decision
Department staff will request approval for changes to rules regarding Columbia River Fisheries above Bonneville Dam.
- Summary - PDF Format (419 Kb) Staff Report: Bill Tweit, Special Assistant |
| 8:30 A.M. | 15. Future Meeting Planning - Discussion Commissioners and staff will discuss upcoming meetings and conference calls. |
| 9:00 A.M. | 16. Columbia River Basin Salmon Management Policy C-3620 - Commission Discussion, Next Steps and Possible Guidance
Department staff will brief the Commission on the performance of the 2013-2017 Columbia River basin salmon fisheries, managed through an extended transitional period of guiding principles and actions within policy C-3620, and seek guidance and next steps.
- Summary - List of Ideas for Columbia River Policy Staff Report: Bill Tweit, Special Assistant, and Ryan Lothrop, Columbia River Policy Coordinator |
| 11:15 A.M. | 17. 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. |
| 11:45 A.M. | 18. 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