Lisa Kingsley (503) 947 - 6211          
Fax: (503) 947 - 6023

ALSEA, Ore – Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Oregon State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife are seeking candidates for the Oregon Hatchery Research Center (OHRC) Advisory Committee to represent the sport fishing groups, commercial fishing industry, watershed councils, and science-at-large community. The 15-member committee advises the OHRC Senior Scientist on activities and functions related to the operation and maintenance of the OHRC.

Committee members serve a three-year term and represent federal and local governments, conservation groups, sport fishing groups, the commercial fishing industry, tribes, resource producers (agriculture, timber and gravel), watershed councils and education. Two members of the committee represent the public-at-large and four represent the scientific community.

Candidates must submit a letter of interest by Friday, March 30. The letter must specify why the applicant is interested and provide three references.  ODFW and OSU representatives will finalize their selections prior to April 15.  The Committee will meet next on May 19 in Corvallis. 

The OHRC is a cooperative research project between ODFW and OSU. The center’s mission is to develop an understanding of the mechanisms that may create differences between hatchery and wild fish, and devise ways to reduce and manage the differences so that hatcheries can be used responsibly in the conservation and management of Oregon’s native fish.

For additional information about the OHRC Advisory Committee or to submit a letter of interest, please contact Lisa Kingsley at lisa.m.kingsley@state.or.us or 503-947-6211.

For more information about the OHRC, visit ODFW’s website at www.dfw.state.or.us/OHRC.

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.