ROSEBURG, Ore. – On June 1, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and an advisory committee meet in Brookings to continue drafting a Southern Oregon fall chinook conservation plan. They meet 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Chetco Public Library, 405 Alder Street. Public comments are accepted for 10 minutes at the end of the agenda.

The committee will resume work on a conservation status statement for Rogue River Basin fall chinook populations and plan to begin drafting desired and conservation status statements for Chetco and Winchuck fall chinook.

The conservation plan covers populations of native fall chinook salmon in Oregon streams between Euchre Creek and the California border and the Rogue River Basin. Guided by ODFW’s Native Fish Conservation Policy, the plan will identify desired and conservation status and describe management strategies to reach these goals.

A June 15 meeting is also planned for Brookings with agenda information available in early June.

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.

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