Update - ODFW Mtgs - 2003 groundfish

OceanBlue · 07-25-2002, 12:44 PM

August 9th - Commissioners meeting in Corvallis. Findings from the first of the public meetings will be presented.

Public meetings:
August 6th - Cancelled

ODFW got feedback that there was displeasure about commercial/recreational 'segregation' (which was not really the intent) and they heard us say that we can't typically make it to meetings during the business day. So they moved some of the meetings that were originally scheduled during the day in order to accommodate recreational fishers. You see, we're being heard.

NOTE: Public is welcome to attend both sessions each day

Written comments on the options will also be considered. They should be mailed by September 1 to the Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97220-1384.

Meeting schedule below.

Astoria
Wednesday, August 7
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Community Leaders' Session
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fishing Industry Review/Comment Session
Location: Duncan Law Seafood Consumers Center 2001 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR

Newport
Monday, August 5
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Community Leaders Session
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fishing Industry Review/Comment Session
Location: Hatfield Marine Science Center Auditorium in Newport

Coos Bay Area
Thursday, August 15
10 a.m. - Noon Community Leaders' Session
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fishing Industry Review/Comment Session
Location: North Bend Library
1800 Sherman Avenue, North Bend, OR

Brookings Area
Wednesday, August 14
10 a.m. - Noon Community Leaders' Session
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fishing Industry Review/Comment Session
Location: Best Western Conference Center
16008 Boat Basin, Harbor, OR

For Further Information please contact:

Patty Burke, Patty.M.Burke@state.or.us
Mark Saelens, Mark.Saelens@hmsc.orst.edu
Don Bodenmiller, Don.Bodenmiller@hmsc.orst.edu

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife/ Marine Resources Program, Newport, OR
541-867-4741

Ginny Goblirsch, OSU Extension Service/ Oregon Sea Grant, Newport, OR
541-263-3463

Pilar · 07-26-2002, 05:49 AM

Thanks Jennifer. :grin:

OceanBlue · 07-26-2002, 08:38 AM

Additionally, at the August 9 meeting, they will be discussing nearshore management options & blessing the folks who will represent sport fishers on the DFB.

Again, I plead: everyone get to the meetings they can get to. One or two days away from fishing can ensure a lifetime of fishing.

[ 07-26-2002, 10:56 AM: Message edited by: Pilar's Mate ]

Salmonator · 07-26-2002, 10:36 AM

Good chance I can make august 5th.

Pilar · 07-27-2002, 10:51 AM

So it looks like the Newport or Astoria meeting for me. Lately my employer is requiring long absences from home waters. I will commit to one day or the other as soon as I know my availability.

How about you? When can you go?

We've got to stay in the game!

This is a long term deal. If you can attend any meetings by any means, please do. ODFW and the other powers that be welcome our attendance and critical thinking.

We only have to get a few people to each meeting to be heard and to have access to the process of regulating the nearshore fishery.

Please post here for your meeting availability and I am thanking you in advance.

sturgn · 07-27-2002, 12:30 PM

I was going to be at the Corvallis meeting but looks like it was cancelled I wll be at the Newport meeting on the 5th. But I can only attend the second session.

Pilar · 07-27-2002, 08:12 PM

Corvallis on the 9th is where the public input at the previous will be discussed/reported. The Newport meeting on the 6th was the one that was cancelled. There is a meeting on the 5th in Newport.

Please attend the meeting on the 5th in Newport or the 9th, in Corvallis. All of the ODFW commisioners will be there at Corvallis on the 9th.

Deepslayer · 07-27-2002, 08:16 PM

I will do mu best to drive over the hill to the Newport meeting! What time & where is the Corvallis meeting on the 9th? :whazzup:
,Ed

sturgn · 07-28-2002, 04:41 AM

I will go to both if theres one on th 9th, but I got to get info on it.

OceanBlue · 07-29-2002, 07:43 AM

Deepsleeper/Sturgn: I'm trying to obtain the info on the Commissioners meeting in Corvallis. I'm assuming it will be held at the ODFW offices there, but want to verify.

The meeting begins at 8am. It looks like the agenda item of interest will be in the afternoon. However, I will post the most optimal time to be there.

Hang tight.

OceanBlue · 07-30-2002, 07:03 AM

August 9 Commission the Ramada / O'Callahan's, 1550 9th St.

Directions (thanks to Mark Mc!)

Directions to Aug 9 ODFW Commission meeting in Corvallis:
From I-5, take hwy 34 (Tangent exit) west to Corvallis. Stay in the right
lane, continue straight into town, over the bridge (do not take the bypass).
This puts you on Harrison. The cross streets are numbered. Stay in the right
lane, and continue west on Harrison to 9th St. Turn right on 9th, going
north. Go one mile; the Ramada will be on the left (west) side. Cross street
is Garfield.

Stay tuned for more info.

[ 07-30-2002, 12:47 PM: Message edited by: Pilar's Mate ]

Fishplay · 08-02-2002, 02:43 AM

I will be in attendance on 8/5 in Newport. Won't be able to to stay past 8:00 pm though.

Orca · 08-06-2002, 09:00 PM

The 9th is drawing near, and I will attend the Corvallis meeting. Does it still look like 1:00 pm is the time to show up?

Also, can someone repost the link to the PMFC offshore plan?

Deepslayer · 08-06-2002, 09:34 PM

Orca, the full draft plan is available at the ODFW MRP website at: http://www.orst.edu/odfw/devfish/index.html
This is the adress they gave us at the meeting. You can also call them at (541) 867-4741 ,or write them at c/o Lori Parker, ODFW, 2040 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport OR 97365 and they will send you a copy.
,Ed