ODFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund Advisory Committee

July 7th 2026, 1:00pm-3:30pm 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
  • Teya Fukuhara, OCRF Student Intern, ODFW

Guest Presentation:

  • Paul Slater - Coos County Public Works
  • Rachel Wheat, Wildlife Connectivity Coordinator, ODFW
  • Adrienne Averett, Statewide Beaver Coordinator, ODFW
  • Dr. Megan Jones - Assistant Professor, USGS Oregon Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit, Oregon State University
Meeting Info

Date:
Tuesday, July 7th, 2026

Location:
Virtual Only
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Agenda

Time Topic and Objectives Lead
1:00 15 min 00 Call to Order and OCRF Member Updates Chair Wenner
Objective: Roll call of members.
Objective 1: Roll call of members.
Objective 2: Members provide updates since last meeting.
Objective 3: Recognize members of the public who have joined the meeting.
1:15 5 min 01 Review and Approve Meeting Minutes Chair Wenner
Objective: Review and approve minutes from May 5, 2026. Motion on meeting summaries
1:20 15 min 02 Trans Pacific Parkway Wildlife Crossing Project Presentation Paul Slater, Rachel Wheat
Objective 1: Presentation on Trans Pacific Parkway Wildlife Crossing Proposal for OCRF Funding.
Objective 2: Opportunity for Q and A with the Advisory Committee members.
1:35 15 min 03 OCRF Project: Let's Talk about Beavers Dr. Megan Jones, Adrienne Averett
Objective 1: Project update on the OCRF-sponsored “Let's Talk about Beavers” project by OSU.
Objective 2: Opportunity for Q and A with the Advisory Committee members.
1:50 5 min 04 Public Comment Reva Gillman
Objective: Invite members of the public to comment on today’s agenda items or strategic priorities for the OCRF.
1:55 10 min 05 BREAK
2:05 5 min 06 OCRF Program Budget Update Sarah Reif
Objective: OCRF Program Budget Overview by Sarah Reif, Habitat Division Administrator.
2:10 10 min 07 Committee Discussion of Trans Pacific Parkway Wildlife Crossing Project Chair Wenner
Objective: Chair Wenner will lead the Committee in discussion of the proposed wildlife crossing project for funding from the OCRF Wildlife Connectivity Lottery Bond Funds.
2:20 10 min 08 Committee Voting on Recommended Project Chair Wenner
Objective: Committee to vote on recommended Trans Pacific Parkway wildlife crossing project for funding from the OCRF Wildlife Connectivity Lottery Bond Funds. Motion on recommended projects
2:30 20 min 09 Summary of Post-Passage HB 4134 Discussion Reva Gillman, Chair Wenner, and All Members
Objective 1: (10 min) Summary of Committee's perspectives on HB 4134 provided by Reva Gillman.
Objective 2: (10 min) Chair review and perspective of HB 4134 provided by Chair Wenner.
2:50 10 min 10 Meeting Wrap Up & Closing Comments Chair Wenner
Objective: Committee Chair will summarize and identify outstanding decisions.
ADJOURN by 3:30pm

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.