ODFW Fish Passage Task Force to meet in Enterprise

SALEM, Ore. - Oregon's Fish Passage Task Force will meet Friday, Aug. 13 in Enterprise to consider current statewide fish passage issues. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Prairie Creek Center, 104 Litch St., Enterprise, OR 97828. The agenda includes new member introductions, review of fish passage approvals and waivers, ODFW Fish Passage Program updates, fish passage project updates and other Task Force business.

Two new members were recently appointed to the Task Force. David Newton of Redmond will represent water users and Douglas DeHart of Oregon City will represent fisheries and conservation.

Fish Passage Task Force members are appointed by the ODFW Director and are eligible to serve two four-year terms. The nine-member group meets quarterly to advise ODFW on fish passage policies and issues. Providing adequate passage to historic habitat is one of the best ways to improve fish populations. Task Force members represent water users, fisheries and conservation interests, and the general public.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed for individuals requesting assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters or large-print materials. Individuals needing these types of accommodations may call the Information and Education Division at 800-720-6339 or 503-947-6002 at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. For more information, call Lisa Kingsley, Fish Screening and Passage Program Assistant, at 503-947-6224.

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