January 6-7, 2012 Audio Transcripts

Audio Transcripts

FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
January 6-7, 2012
Natural Resources Building
First Floor, Room 172
1111 Washington St SE
Olympia, Washington 98501

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2012

8:30 A.M.	1. Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), the Commission will meet in executive session to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency is, or is likely to become, a party. No action will be taken in executive session, and the public is not permitted to attend the executive session.
9:30 A.M.	2. Call to Order Download MP3 File [39.9 MB] Approval of Minutes Commissioners' Discussion Director's Report (Joe Stohr) Budget & Operations Update (Joe Stohr)
11:15 A.M.	3. How the Department of Fish and Wildlife Delivers the Priority Habitats and Species Program to our Stakeholders – Briefing Download MP3 File [18.9 MB] Provide an overview of the program tools and how they are used to make land management decisions that protect fish, wildlife and their habitats. - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (53 KB) Staff Report: Katie Knight
1:00 P.M.	4. Open Public Input Download MP3 File [30.2 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 are not on the agenda for decision action.
1:30 P.M.	5. Multiple Season Big Game Permits – Rule Briefing, Public Hearing & Rule Action Download MP3 File [15.3 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on the proposed amendments to WAC 232-28-294 Multiple Season Big Game Permits. - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (578 KB) Staff: Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
2:00 P.M.	6. 2011 Lands 20/20 Acquisition Process – Briefing Download MP3 File [19.2 MB] Department staff will request that the Commission review of the list of projects approved through the 2011 Lands 20/20; the Department will seek funding for projects approved in the Lands 20/20 process. - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (16 KB) Staff: Dave Brittell, Special Assistant, Director’s Office
2:30 P.M.	7. Wildlife Program Overview – Briefing (POSTPONED) At the request of the Commission, Department staff will brief the Commission with a summary of the organizational structure, staff positions and expertise, budget sources, and wildlife conservation and management priorities. - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (11 KB) Staff: Nate Pamplin, Assistant Director, Wildlife Program
3:30 P.M.	8. Joint Law-Enforcement Agreements – Briefing Download MP3 File [19.7 MB] Department staff will provide the Commission with an overview of joint law enforcement agreements between the Department’s Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Program and other agencies for the protection of natural resources. This presentation will describe the terms, conditions, budget, performance and impacts of these agreements. - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (96 KB) Staff: Bruce Bjork, Chief, Enforcement Program and Mike Cenci, Deputy Chief, Enforcement Program
4:00 P.M.	9. Review of Lower Columbia Sturgeon Management Policy C-3001 – Briefing Download MP3 File [30.8 MB] Department staff to provide the annual review to the Commission on the Columbia River white sturgeon. - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (339 KB) Staff: Guy Norman, Region 5 Director and Pat Frazier, Region 5 Fish Program Manager
4:50 P.M.	RECESS

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2012

8:30 A.M.	10. Sportfishing Regulations - Briefing/Public Hearing Download MP3 File [57.2 MB] Department staff to brief the Commission and receive public testimony for the proposed 2012 -2013 sportfishing season rules and regulations to ensure conservation of the fish and shellfish resource, and provide sustainable recreational fishing opportunities. - Summary (PDF) - PDF format (24 MB) Staff: Craig Burley, Fish Management Division Manager, Fish Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
10:25 A.M.	11. Open Public Input Download MP3 File [10.8 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 are not on the agenda for decision action.
10:55 A.M.	12. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief Download MP3 File [37.9 MB] The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published.
11:25 A.M.	13. Commission Committee Reports (DEFERRED) The Commissioners will discuss recent activities of the various Commission committees.
11:55 A.M.	14. Summary Commission Requests: Download MP3 File [2.6 MB] The Commission and Director will discuss and make updates to the current list of Commission requests to the Department and may consider new requests.
12:25 P.M.	ADJOURN

*Agenda is subject to change.

Directions and Access to the Natural Resources Building: From I-5, take State Capitol exit (105). The exit puts you on 14th Avenue. Go through the tunnel and turn right onto Capitol Way. Turn right onto 11th Avenue. Turn right onto Washington. Turn left into the parking lot. Visitor parking is on the P-1 level of the building.

Public access to the Natural Resources Building after 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday will be available only through the rotunda doors located on the west end of the building.

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