Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund Advisory Committee

September 15th 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
Noel Bachellor - 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

Guest Presentation:

Tim Greseth, Oregon Wildlife Foundation
Mauricio Valadrian, Portland Pilot Project for ODFW

Meeting Info

Date:
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026

Location:
Virtual Only

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Meeting Materials:

Agenda

Time			Topic and Objectives	Lead
1:00	15 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. 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 1: Review and approve minutes from July 7, 2026. *Motion on meeting summaries* Objective 2: Review and approve addition to minutes from May 5, 2026. *Motion on meeting summaries*
1:20	15 min	02	Mt. Ashland Underpass Wildlife Crossing Project Presentation	Tim Greseth
Objective 1: Presentation on Mt. Ashland Underpass Wildlife Crossing Proposal for OCRF Funding. Objective 2: Opportunity for Q and A with the Advisory Committee members.
1:35	20 min	03	OCRF Project: Portland Pilot Project	Vice-Chair Valadrian
Objective 1: Project update on the OCRF-sponsored “Portland Pilot Project” – Everyone Belongs Outdoors by ODFW. Objective 2: Opportunity for Q and A with the Advisory Committee members.
1:55	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.
2:00	10 min	05	BREAK
2:10	5 min	06	OCRF Program Budget Update	Reva Gillman
Objective: OCRF Program Budget Overview by Reva Gillman, OCRF Coordinator.
2:15	10 min	07	Committee Discussion of Mt. Ashland Underpass 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.
2:25	10 min	08	Committee Voting on Recommended Project	Chair Wenner
Objective: Committee to vote on recommended addition to the Mt. Ashland Underpass project for funding from the OCRF Wildlife Connectivity Lottery Bond Funds. *Motion on recommended projects*
2:35	20 min	09	Reva Gillman, Chair Wenner, Sarah Reif and All Members
Objective 1: (5 min) Introduction from Chair Wenner Objective 2: (10 min) Summary of Committee’s perspectives on HB 4134 provided by Reva Gillman. Objective 3: (10 min) Road map for strategic planning of OCRF Committee meetings through 2027 provided by Sarah Reif. Objective 4: Starting conservation regarding potential relationship between OCRF and OWF
2:55	10 min	10	Meeting Wrap Up & Closing Comments	Chair Wenner
Objective: Committee Chair will summarize and identify outstanding decisions.
ADJOURN

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.