In 2024, the Washington State Legislature adopted SHB 2293, “Studying the effects of avian predation on salmon.” The bill directs the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to establish an Avian Salmon Predation Working Group. This working group is tasked with identifying all avian species that contribute to predation of juvenile salmon at a population level, determining whether such species are adversely impacting the recovery of any threatened or endangered salmon species, and identifying remedies to predation. The working group will report its findings back to the legislature.
At the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, we celebrate diverse individuals who bring a wide range of perspectives. All are welcome to participate in our processes regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.
Contacts and member info
Members
| Name | Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Brooks | Fisheries Management Biologist | Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe |
| Bill Sharp | Klickitat Coordinator | Yakama Nation |
| Bryce Divine | Commercial fisheries | |
| Chris Magel | Fisheries Biologist | National Marine Fisheries Service - West Coast Region |
| Clark Watry | Project Leader | Nez Perce Tribe |
| David Troutt | Natural Resources Director | Nisqually Tribe |
| Emma Sands | Harvest Management Biologist | Quileute Tribe |
| James Lawonn | Avian Predation Coordinator | Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife |
| Jessica Stocking | Marine-Coastal-Flyway Section Manager | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife |
| Joy Lee Waltermire | Senior Fish Biologist | Long Live the Kings |
| Larry Phillips | Pacific Fisheries Policy Director | American Sportfishing Association |
| Michelle McDowell | Branch Chief | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Robert Sudar | Commercial fisheries | |
| Ron Garner | President | Puget Sound Anglers |
| Sean Tackley | Fish Policy and Program Manager | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Northwestern Division |
| Dr. Todd Hass | Special Assistant to the Director | Puget Sound Partnership |
| Dr. Trina Bayard | Director of Bird Conservation | Audubon Washington |
Guidelines
Contacts
Jennifer Sepulveda
Facilitator
jennifer.becar@dfw.wa.gov
Meeting calendar
Agendas will be available approximately one week prior to the next meeting.
| Date | Location | Meeting materials |
|---|---|---|
1 , - 5 p.m., Nov. 7, 2024
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Virtual. Please review the meeting agenda for call-in information. |