ODFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund Advisory Committee

May 5th 2026, 10:00am-1:00pm Meeting Agenda

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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)
  • Jim Hammett (Northern Basin & Range)

Non-voting members:

  • Commissioner Mark Labhart - Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission
  • Vacant - Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept
Resources

ODFW Staff:

  • Reva Gillman, OCRF Coordinator, ODFW
  • Sarah Reif, Habitat Division Administrator, ODFW
  • Tiffany Caldwell, Grants Administrative Specialist, ODFW
  • Robert Swingle, Web Master, ODFW
  • Adam Baylor, Public Affairs Specialist, ODFW

Guest Presentation:

  • Justin Ainsworth - Marine Resources Program Manager, ODFW
  • Scott Marion - Marine Habitat Project Leader, ODFW
Meeting Info

Date:
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

Location:
Virtual and in-person at the Oregon Coast Aquarium: 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd, Newport, OR 97365, Gleason Room

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Agenda

Time Topic and Objectives Lead
9:00 60 min 00 Committee Breakfast Chair Wenner
10:00 15 min 01 Call to Order and OCRF Member Updates Chair Wenner
Objective: Roll call of members.
Objective 2: Members provide updates since last meeting.
Objective 3: Recognize members of the public who have joined the meeting.
10:15 5 min 02 Review and Approve Meeting Minutes Chair Wenner
Objective: Review and approve minutes from March 3, 2026. Motion on Meeting Summaries
10:20 15 min 03 Marine Resources Program Presentation Justin Ainsworth
Objective 1: Presentation on ODFW Marine Resources Program priorities.
Objective 2: Opportunity for Q and A with the Advisory Committee members.
10:35 15 min 04 OCRF Project: A Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) for Evaluating Change and Resilience in Nearshore Marine Communities Scott Marion
Objective 1: Project update on the OCRF-sponsored “ROV for Evaluating Change and Resilience in Nearshore Marine Communities” project by OR Department of Fish and Wildlife Marine Resources Program.
Objective 2: Opportunity for Q and A with the Advisory Committee members.
10:50 5 min 05 Public Comment Reva Gillman
Objective: Invite members of the public to comment on today’s agenda items or strategic priorities for the OCRF.
10:55 10 min 06 BREAK
11:05 5 min 07 OCRF Program Budget Update Sarah Reif
Objective: OCRF Program Budget Overview by Sarah Reif, Habitat Division Administrator.
11:10 10 min 08 OCRF Round 10 Winter 2026 RFP Overview Reva Gillman
Objective: Reva Gillman, OCRF Grant Coordinator, will provide an overview of the OCRF Round 10 Winter 2026 proposals for Committee deliberation.
11:20 30 min 09 Committee Discussion of Recommended Projects Chair Wenner
Objective: Chair Wenner will lead the Committee in discussion of the proposed and recommended projects for funding from the OCRF 2026 grant cycle.
11:50 10 min 10 Committee Voting on Recommended Projects Chair Wenner
Objective: Committee to vote on recommended projects for funding from the OCRF. Motion on recommended projects
12:00 45 min 11 Review of HB 4134 Sristi Kamal, Sarah Reif, and All Members
Objective 1: (10 min) Review from Sristi Kamal on HB 4134
Objective 2: (10 min) Department review and perspective of HB 4134 provided by Sarah Reif.
Objective 3: (20 min) OCRF Committee’s perspectives on HB 4134, all members round robin.
12:45 15 min 12 Meeting Wrap Up & Closing Comments Chair Wenner
Objective: Committee Chair will summarize and identify outstanding decisions.
ADJOURN by 1:00pm

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. To ensure availability, please contact the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund at 541.961.8421 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.