ODFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

The Oregon Conservation & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

July 2nd, 2024, 1:00pm-4:00pm

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Members
  • Dr. Karl Wenner (Chair, Klamath Mountains)
  • Mauricio Valadrian (Vice Chair, at-large)
  • Maret Pajutee (East and West Cascades)
  • Jane Hartline (Willamette Valley)
  • Mark Stern (at-large)
  • Kelly Timchak (Nearshore and Coast Range)
  • Dr. Sristi Kamal (at-large)
  • Liza Jane McAlister (Columbia Plateau & Blue Mountains Ecoregion)
  • Jim Hammett (Northern Basin & Range)

Non-voting members:

  • Commissioner Mark Labhart – Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission
  • Jenna Marmon - Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept
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ODFW Staff:

  • Reva Gillman, OCRF Coordinator, ODFW
  • Sarah Reif, Habitat Division Administrator, ODFW
  • Tiffany Caldwell, Grant Administrative Specialist, ODFW

Guest Presentation:  

  • Gareth Hopkins – Western Oregon University
  • Shannon Richardson and J.P. Zagarola - South Santiam Watershed Council

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Agenda

Time Topic and Objectives Lead
1:00 25 min 00 Call to Order and OCRF Member Updates Chair Wenner
Objective 1: Roll call of members.
Objective 2: Members provide updates since last meeting.
1:25 5 min 01 Review and Approve Meeting Minutes Chair Wenner
Objective 1: Review and approve minutes from April 2nd, 2024.
Motion on meeting summaries
1:30 15 min 02 Additional Projects Funded from Round 7 Chair Wenner

Objective 1: Identify additional projects funded by the Greenfield-Hartline Foundation, and thank them for their generosity
Objective 2:  Discuss Oregon Community Foundation
1:45 25 min 03 OCRF Fall 2024 RFP Discussion Reva Gillman

Objective 1: Discuss budget and timeline for next RFP (September/ October)
Objective 2: Discuss funding cap for next grant cycle

2:10 10 min 04 New and Improved:  OCRF Strategic Plan Reva Gillman

Objective 1: OCRF Strategic Plan new and improved.
Objective 2: OCRF Communications Planning Update

2:20 5 min 05 BREAK
2:25 15 min 06  OCRF Project Presentation Gareth Hopkins

Objective: Presentation from Western Oregon University on the OCRF-sponsored project: "Engaging Outdoor Recreationists in the Conservation of Oregon's Native Freshwater Turtles"
Objective 2:  Opportunity for Q & A from the OCRF Advisory Committee
2:40 15 min 07 OCRF Project Presentation Shannon Richardson and J.P. Zagarola

Objective: Presentation from South Santiam Watershed Council on the OCRF-sponsored project: "Mid-Willamette Beaver Habitat Assessment and Prioritization- Phase 2"
Objective 2:  Opportunity for Q & A from the OCRF Advisory Committee
2:55 5 min 08 Public Comment All
Objective: Invite members of the public to comment on today’s agenda items or strategic priorities for the OCRF.
3:00 10 min 09 Meeting Wrap Up & Next Steps Chair Wenner
Objective: Summarize and identify outstanding decisions.
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