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FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
February 7-8, 2014
Comfort Inn Conference Center
1620 74th Avenue SW, Tumwater WA 98501
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014
| 8:30 A.M. | 2. Call to Order Download MP3 File [1.2 MB]
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| 8:45 A.M. | 3. Open Public Input Download MP3 File [13.3 MB] 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. | 4. Director's Report Download MP3 File [27.8 MB] The Director will brief the Commission on various items. |
| 10:30 A.M. | 5. HPA Rules - Briefing Download MP3 File [5.0 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on the following proposed additions and changes to the hydraulic code rules:
- Summary Staff Report: Randi Thurston, Protection Division Manager and Dave Price, Restoration Division Manager |
| 11:30 A.M. | 6. Proposed Land Transactions - Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision Download MP3 File [16.7 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 Staff Report: Dan Budd, Real Estate Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 1:00 P.M. | 7. Federal Fund Updates - Briefing Download MP3 File [10.7 MB] Department staff will provide an informational briefing on the federal budget and the potential impacts of federal budget cuts as they relate to the department. Staff will also discuss priority federal initiatives that pertain to projects, policies and funding, which requires coordination with the State's congressional delegation and/or Federal Agencies. - Summary Staff Report: Director Anderson and Jennifer Quan, Special Assistant to the Director | 1:30 P.M. | 8. Puget Sound Clam and Oyster Seasons - Briefing and Public Hearing Download MP3 File [6.9 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed season changes to 20 public beaches.- Summary Staff Report: Rich Childers, Puget Sound Shellfish Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 1:50 P.M. | 9. Oyster Drill Location Designation - Briefing and Public Hearing Download MP3 File [3.2 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on designating tideland areas infested with Japanese Oyster drills.- Summary Staff Report: Rich Childers, Puget Sound Shellfish Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 2:25 P.M. | 10. Review of Lower Columbia River Sturgeon Management Policy C-3001 - Decision Download MP3 File [3.9 MB] The Commission will consider approval of the updated Policy C-3001 setting guidelines for management of the Lower Columbia River white sturgeon population and fisheries through December 31, 2018.- Summary Staff Report: Cindy Le Fleur, Region 5 Fish Program Manager and Brad James, Fish Biologist |
| 2:50 P.M. | 11. Columbia River Spring Chinook Recreational Fishery Allocation - Briefing and Public Hearing Download MP3 File [11.0 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on allocation and management strategies discussed with the Spring Chinook Citizens Recreational Advisory Group, and through the coordinated efforts of department staff and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.- Summary Staff Report: Guy Norman, Region 5 Director and Ron Roler, Columbia River Policy Coordinator PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 3:35 P.M. | 12. Columbia River Emerging Purse Seine and Beach Seine Fishery - Briefing and Public Hearing Download MP3 File [15.2 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on the implementation of pilot commercial seine fisheries, including results from discussions with the Commercial Emerging Fisheries Advisors Group, the commercial industry, as well as coordination with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.- Summary Staff Report: Ron Roler, Columbia River Policy Coordinator PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 4:50 P.M. | RECESS |
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014
| 8:30 A.M. | 13. Open Public Input Download MP3 File [8.6 MB] 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. | 14. Grays Harbor Salmon Management- Decision Download MP3 File [25.5 MB] The Commission will consider approval of the new Grays Harbor salmon-management policy, designed to enhance conservation and clarify management objectives for recreational and commercial fisheries throughout the Grays Harbor Basin.- Summary Staff Report: Ron Warren, Deputy Assistant Director Intergovernmental Salmon Management |
| 10:00 A.M. | 15. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief Download MP3 File [1.0 MB] The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published. |
| 10:15 A.M. | ADJOURN |
Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for further information:
Phone 360-902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov