SALEM,
Ore. –The
Oregon Department
of Fish and Wildlife
is seeking individuals
interested in
representing
public and fishing
or fish conservation
interests on
the State’s
Fish Screening
Task Force.
One
public interest
position is open,
and one fishing
or fish conservation
position is open.
Individuals interested
in serving on the
Task Force have
until May 25, 2007
to contact Bernie
Kepshire, ODFW
Fish Screening
State Coordinator,
at 503-947-6229.
Kepshire also can
be reached by fax
at 503-947-6203
or via e-mail at
bernard.m.kepshire@state.or.us
The
ODFW Fish Screening
Program implements
the installation
and maintenance
of fish screens
to prevent fish
losses in ditch
and pump water
diversions. The
Task Force advises
ODFW on fish screening
program development,
implementation,
monitoring, technology,
funding and reporting.
The
seven members of
the Task Force
are appointed by
the Oregon Fish
and Wildlife Commission.
Three members represent
agriculture interests,
three represent
fishing or fish
conservation interests,
and one member
represents the
public at large.
Members serve for
two-year terms
and may be re-appointed
for a maximum of
three terms. The
Task Force generally
meets quarterly
at various locations
throughout the
state.
The
mission of the
Oregon Department
of Fish and Wildlife
is to protect and
enhance Oregon's
fish and wildlife
and their habitats
for use and enjoyment
by present and
future generations.
The agency consists
of the Oregon Fish
and Wildlife Commission,
a commission-appointed
director and a
statewide staff
of approximately
950 permanent employees.
Headquartered in
Salem, ODFW has
regional offices
in Clackamas, Roseburg,
Bend, and La Grande
with ten district
offices located
throughout the
state. For additional
information, please
visit www.dfw.state.or.us.
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