| Thursday, March 17, 2022 |
| FISH PASSAGE WORKSHOP |
The Commission will be provided with an informational presentation on the Fish Passage program, including fish passage background, relevant statutes and rules, Department processes, opportunities, and challenges for improving fish passage. |
Staff: Shaun Clements, Fish Division Deputy Administrator
Alan Ritchey, Fish Passage and Screening Program Manager
Greg Apke, Fish Passage Coordinator
View this Commission meeting on YouTube
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| Friday, March 18, 2022 |
| See notes on the last page of this agenda for instructions on how to register to testify on the exhibit items. |
| DIRECTOR’S REPORT |
Field Reports – in written form only
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| EXPENDITURE REPORT |
Shannon Hurn, Deputy Director
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| 2022 LEGISLATIVE SESSION UPDATE |
Debbie Colbert, Deputy Director
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| ADAPTING TO CLIMATE AND OCEAN CHANGE REPORT |
Oregon Action Team for Ungulate Migration, conjunction with an The Oregon Connectivity Assessment Mapping Project (OCAMP) update.
Bernadette Graham Hudson, Wildlife Division Administrator
Dr. Rachel Wheat, Wildlife Connectivity Coordinator
Mike Totey, Oregon Hunters Association
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| 2022 COLUMBIA RIVER SALMON STOCK STATUS |
John North, Acting Fish Division Deputy Administrator
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| ADOPT TEMPORARY RULES |
Debbie Colbert, Deputy Director
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Attachments: (pdf)
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- 635-041-0065
Set Treaty Commercial Winter Fisheries
Adopted 02/23/2022: effective 02/24/2022 through 03/19/2022.
These amended rules authorize the sales of fish caught in Zone 6 treaty gillnet fisheries to include open periods from March 2 through March 4 in the Bonneville Pool, February 24 through February 28 in The Dalles Pool, and extending the open period through February 28 in the John Day Pool.
- 635-042-0145, 635-042-0160, 635-042-0170, 635-042-0180
Adopt Select Area Commercial Fisheries
Adopted 02/23/2022: effective 02/24/2022 through 07/31/2022.
These rules allow possession and sales of legal-sized white sturgeon from February 24 through July 28 in the 2022 winter, spring, and summer Select Area commercial fisheries. The following fisheries are addressed by these rules:
• Blind/Knappa Slough,
• Tongue Point/South Channel,
• Youngs Bay, and
• Deep River.
- 635-019-0090
Open Lower John Day River Fisheries
Adopted 02/28/2022: effective 03/01/2022 through 05/31/2022.
This amended rule opens the lower portion of the John Day River to harvest of some fish species
from March 1 through May 21.
- 635-023-0125
Set Recreational Spring Salmon Season in the Columbia River
This amended rule sets the Columbia River and modifies the Select Area recreational salmon
fisheries from March 1 through June 15.
- 635-023-0095
Modify Columbia River Basin White Sturgeon Retention Fisheries in Bonneville and The Dalles Pools
Adopted 02/28/2022: effective 03/01/2022 through 06/15/2022.
This amended rule allows retention of white sturgeon on the mainstem Columbia River from Bonneville Dam upstream to The Dalles Dam (Bonneville Pool) and adjacent tributaries on March 9 and March 16. The amended rule also extends the limited on-going white sturgeon retention fishery on the mainstem Columbia River from The Dalles Dam upstream to John Day Dam (The Dalles Pool) and adjacent tributaries through March 30.
- 635-042-0130
Adopt Non-Treaty Columbia River Commercial Mainstem Smelt Fishery
Adopted 03/01/2022: effective 03/01/2022 through 03/18/2022.
This rule extends the 2022 non-Treaty commercial smelt fishery in Zones 1-3 of the lower Columbia River on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. from January 26 through March 18.
- 635-023-0095
Close White Sturgeon Retention Fishery in the John Day Pool
Adopted 03/09/2022: 03/10/2022 through 06/26/2022.
This amended rule closes retention of white sturgeon on the mainstem Columbia River from the John Day Dam upstream to McNary Dam (John Day Pool) and adjacent tributaries beginning March 10.
- 635-041-0065
Set Treaty Commercial Fishing Period
Adopted 03/09/2022: effective Start Date through End Date.
These amended rules authorize the sales of fish caught in Zone 6 treaty gillnet fisheries to include an open period from March 12 through March 16 in the John Day Pool.
- 635-023-0095
Rescind White Sturgeon Retention Fishery in the Bonneville Pool
Adopted 3/15/22: effective 3/16/22 through 6/26/22.
This amended rule rescinds the previously-adopted retention fishing day on March 16 for white sturgeon on the mainstem Columbia River from Bonneville Dam upstream to The Dalles Dam (Bonneville Pool) and adjacent tributaries
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| OTHER BUSINESS |
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| COMMISSION UPDATES |
Trap Check Working Group
Beaver Management Working Group
Wildlife Response Working Group
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| PUBLIC FORUM |
| Note: This part of the agenda is for comments on topics not scheduled elsewhere on the agenda. Please contact the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Office of the Director before 8:00 AM, March 16, 2022 (at least 48 hours prior to the meeting) to be included in the public forum). |
Rock Creek Fish Hatchery
Tom Kress, Douglas County Commissioner
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Southern Oregon Community Support to Reconstruct Rock Creek Hatchery
Matt Hill, Executive Director; Douglas Timber Operators
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Columbia River Allocation between User Groups; Loss of Enhancement Money
Steve Fick
Jim Wells
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The Need for Clear, Objective Temperature Guidelines for Angling Closures
Liz Perkin, Native Fish Society
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Recognition of dedication to public service and recent decisions
Lyle Curtis
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North Umpqua summer steelhead
Rob Kirschner, The Conservation Angler
Kirk Blaine, Native Fish Society
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Hatchery summer steelhead on the North Umpqua.
Becky McRae
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Columbia River wild steelhead
David Moskowitz
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| EXHIBIT A: COMMISSION MINUTES |
The Commission will be asked to approve draft Commission meeting minutes from February 18, 2022 |
Attachments: (pdf)
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| EXHIBIT B: ACCESS AND HABITAT PROJECT FUNDING AND BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS |
The Commission will be asked to approve the Access and Habitat Board recommendations for project funding and appoint one Landowner Representative and a Chairman to the Access and Habitat Board.
Staff: Travis Schultz, Access & Habitat Program Coordinator
Public Testimony. 48-hour Advance Registration Required
Approval and Appointment
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| EXHIBIT C: ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION WEIRS (HB 2298) |
The Commission will be asked to approve rules for a program authorizing voluntary stream restoration projects through the construction of environmental restoration weirs. These rules are required by House Bill 2298.
Staff: Katherine Nordholm, Fish Screens and Passage Coordinator
Dr. Shaun Clements, Fish Division Deputy Administrator
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance Registration Required
Rulemaking
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| EXHIBIT D: INDIAN CREEK FISH PASSAGE WAIVER |
The Commission will be asked to approve a fish passage waiver and associated mitigation for a fish passage obstruction on Indian Creek with fish passage improvements on Evans Creek.
Staff: Pete Baki, ODFW-ODOT Fish Passage Liaison
Dr. Shaun Clements, Fish Division Deputy Administrator
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance Registration Required
Approval
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| EXHIBIT E: OCEAN SALMON BRIEFING |
The Commission will be updated on 2022 ocean salmon fishery planning leading up to the March 15, 2022, salmon season start date.
Staff: Christine Mallette, Ocean Salmon Technical Services Manager
John North, Fish Division Deputy Administrator
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance Registration Required
Informational
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| EXHIBIT F: RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL HARVEST OF SHELLFISH TO ADDRESS NEARSHORE ECOSYSTEM CONDITIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF FISHERIES |
The Commission will be asked to approve a package of management actions proposed to address issues regarding the commercial and recreational harvest of shellfish.
Staff: Dr. Steve Rumrill, Shellfish Program Lead
Public Testimony: 48-hour Advance Registration Required
Rulemaking
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Attachments: (pdf)
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| EXECUTIVE SESSION |
This Executive Session is held pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2)(f) to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection, as well as to consult with legal counsel concerning legal rights and duties regarding current litigation likely to be filed as authorized by ORS 192.660 (2)(h).
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| ADJOURN |
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| FUTURE PROPOSED COMMISSION TOPICS |
* Written public comments for future Commission Topics can be submitted in writing prior to the meeting date at ODFW.Commission@odfw.oregon.gov or mailed to 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE Salem, OR 97302.
April 21, 2022 – Astoria
- TOUR
- Commission Reception
April 22, 2022 – Astoria
*Written public comment period will open February 15, 2022
- 2022-2023 Oregon Game Bird Regulations – Rulemaking
- 2022 Ocean Salmon Fisheries and Ocean Terminal Fisheries – Rulemaking
- Amend Burns Paiute Tribe Ceremonial Harvest Permit Hunt Area – Rulemaking
- North Umpqua Summer Steelhead Hatchery Program – Approval
- 2022 Pacific Halibut Fishing Regulations- Rulemaking
- Beaver Management Working Group Report- Director's Report
- Gray Wolf Population Annual Update – Director's Report
May 13, 2022 – Salem – VIRTUAL
*Written public comment period will open March 15, 2022
- Agency Requested Budget Overview
June 17, 2022 – TBD
*Written public comment period will open April 15, 2022
- Furbearer and Unprotected Mammal Regulations – Rulemaking
- Access and Habitat Project Funding- Approval
- 2023 Auction/Raffle Tag Allocation- Approval
July 15, 2022 – HOLD No Meeting Scheduled
*Written public comment period will open May 15, 2022
August 5, 2022 – Salem
*Written public comment period will open June 15, 2022
September 16, 2022 – TBD
*Written public comment period will open July 15, 2022
- Access and Habitat Project Funding- Approval
- Big Game Regulations; 2023 Tag Setting, Seasons, and Regulations- Rulemaking
October 14, 2022 – Salem
*Written public comment period will open August 15, 2022
November 18, 2022 – HOLD No Meeting Scheduled
*Written public comment period will open September 15, 2022
December 16, 2022 – TBD
*Written public comment period will open October 15, 2022
- Access and Habitat Project Funding- Approval
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| PLEASE NOTE |
AGENDA
The Commission meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. March 18, 2022. If you wish to receive written materials prepared for any of the agenda items, please contact the Director's Office in Salem at 503.947.6044 or see the agency's website at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/agency/commission/minutes/.
The Commission will take a lunch recess as close to 12:00 p.m. as the agenda will accommodate.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY REGISTRATION
If you wish to give verbal testimony on Exhibits scheduled on the Friday, March 18 agenda, you must register (Registration) before 8:00AM Wednesday March 16, 2022; a minimum of 48 hour prior to the meeting.
HOW TO REGISTER TO SPEAK AT THE COMMISSION MEETING
When registering to testify please provide first and last name, topic, a valid email address, and phone number.
Listed below are three way that you can register:
- Click on the link provided on the agenda: fill out the Registration; and click submit.
- Send an email the ODFW.Commission@odfw.oregon.gov; in your email, the information listed above must be provided.
- Call the Department at 503-947-6044
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
You will be called to testify by the Commission Chair. The Commission places great value on information received from the public and wants to avoid arbitrary limits on the time or attention allocated to each witness. Therefore, persons desiring to testify or otherwise present information to the Commission are encouraged to:
- Limit testimony to three (3) minutes, recognizing that substance, not length, determines the value of testimony or written information.
- Endorse rather than repeat testimony of other witnesses; and
- Groups or organizations wishing to testify should designate one spokesperson whenever possible.
PUBLIC FORUM
If you wish to give testimony on any item not scheduled elsewhere on the agenda, please contact the Director's Office, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, 503.947.6044, or ODFW.Commission@odfw.oregon.gov. YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE 8:00AM WEDNESDAY MARCH 16, 2022; a minimum of 48 hour prior to the meeting. Please provide written summaries or other materials to the Commission Assistant prior to your testimony. The Commission is unable to act on items brought to their attention in this forum.
Materials delivered to the Director's Office sufficiently in advance of the meeting will be distributed to the Commission prior of the meeting day; any correspondence or materials received less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be provided to the Commissioners the day of the meeting. If you have questions regarding this Agenda, please contact Michelle Tate, Director's Office, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem, Oregon, 97302, or call 503- 947-6033.
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO PRESENT YOUR VIEWS
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF DISABILITIES
Reasonable accommodation, such as assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters, and materials in large print or audiotape, will be provided as needed. In order to ensure availability, please contact the Director's Office at 503.947.6044 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to make your request. TTY users can reach ODFW by using the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service. Please dial 711 and ask to connect to 503-947-6044. |
