Audio Transcripts
FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
June 13-16, 2018
Natural Resource Building - 1111 Washington Street SE Olympia, WA 98501
First Floor - Room 172
FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 20187
| 8:00 A.M. | 5. Call to Order
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| 8:15 A.M. | 6. 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. |
| 8:45 A.M. | 7. Director's Report
The Director will brief the Commission on various items.
- Director's Report (PDF) - PDF Format (161 Kb) |
| 9:15 A.M. | 8. Land Transactions - Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision
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.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (3 Mb) Staff Report: Julie Sandberg, Real Estate Section Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 9:35 A.M. | 9. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Rule Package - Decision
Department staff will request approval of several new regulations and amendments that concern shooting from the roadway, trapping and creation of an appeals process for suspension of a special use permit for disabled individuals.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (299 Kb) Staff Report: Sam Taylor, High Risk Programs Manager |
| 10:00 A.M. | 10. Periodic Status Review (Sea Otter) - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on the Periodic Status Review compiled for the Sea Otter in accordance with WAC 220-610-110.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (959 Kb) Staff Report: Hannah Anderson, Listing and Recovery Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 10:10 A.M. | 11. Periodic Status Review (Pygmy Rabbit) - Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision
Department staff will brief the Commission on the Periodic Status Review compiled for the Pygmy Rabbit in accordance with WAC 220-610-110.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (587 Kb) Staff Report: Hannah Anderson, Listing and Recovery Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 10:20 A.M. | 12. Periodic Status Review (Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse) - Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision
Department staff will brief the Commission on the Periodic Status Review compiled for the Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse in accordance with WAC 220-610-110.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (961 Kb) Staff Report: Hannah Anderson, Listing and Recovery Section Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 10:30 A.M. | 13. Recreationally Caught Salmon from Canada - Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on a rule proposal to replace current customs clearance requirements on Canadian-origin salmon brought into Washington ports with a simplified online trip notification directly to WDFW.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (628 Kb) Staff Report: Kirt Hughes, Statewide Salmon and Steelhead Fishery Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 11:00 A.M. | 14. Regional Salmon Recovery Organizations - Briefing
The Council of Salmon Recovery Regional Organizations will brief the Commission on the efforts underway to restore the Washington's salmon and steelhead to healthy and harvestable levels.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (12Kb) Presenters: Steve Manlow, Executive Director, Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board; Melody Kreimes, Executive Director, Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board; Scott Brewer, Executive Director, Hood Canal Coordinating Council; |
| 1:00 P.M. | 15. Hatchery Reform Policy (C-3619) and Hatchery Scientific Review Group (HRSG) - Briefing, Public Comment and Possible Guidance
Department staff will provide the Commission a briefing, as stipulated per policy C-3619, on the progress of implementing statewide hatchery reform in compliance with standards set by the Hatchery Scientific Review Group to further the recovery of wild salmon and steelhead populations while continuing to support sustainable fisheries. The Commission will also receive a briefing on the HRSG guidelines within the agency's existing policies and the comparison to federal ESA regulatory decisions.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (897 Kb) Staff Report: Ron Warren, Assistant Director, Fish Program, Eric Kinne, Hatchery Division Manager, and Ken Warheit, Supervisor, Genetics and Fish Health Laboratories PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 3:00 P.M. | 16. Columbia River Summer Chinook - Briefing, Public Comment and Possible Guidance
Department staff will provide the Commission with information on summer Chinook natural production escapement objectives, stock status, recent and historical fisheries, and current policies regarding mark selective commercial and recreational fisheries.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (766 Kb) Staff Report: Ron Warren, Assistant Director, Fish Program, Bill Tweit, Special Assistant, and Ryan Lothrop, Columbia River Fishery Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| Big Tent Committee meeting - Commissioners Thorburn, Smith, Baker
No audio available Location: Director's Conference Room 537 - 5th floor (guests must have badge from reception)Agenda topics - 2018-19 Communication and Outreach Plan (PDF) |
SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 20187
| 8:00 A.M. | 17. Future Meeting Planning - Discussion
Commissioners and staff will discuss upcoming meetings and conference calls.
- Year at a glance (PDF) |
| 8:30 A.M. | 18. 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. | 19. Budget and Legislative Workshop
Department staff will provide a briefing about state and federal legislative policy engagement. Staff will also review draft budget proposals and agency-request legislation for the 2019 legislative session and request Commission guidance.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (140 Kb) Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Policy Director and Raquel Crosier, Legislative Liaison |
| 11:00 A.M. | 20. WDFW Director Selection - Decision The Commission will consider selection and appointment of a new Director. |
| 11:30 A.M. | 21. 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