October 2, 2024
NEWPORT, Ore – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking to fill five vacant seats on the Oregon Entanglement Advisory Committee (OEAC). The application period opened today through Oct. 30.
The OEAC is an advisory body to ODFW on the agency's efforts to reduce the risk of marine life entanglements in Oregon fishing gear. It also supports ODFW commitments detailed in a conservation plan that is being developed to reduce entanglement risk in Oregon's commercial crab fishery.
The OEAC provides ODFW with information and broad perspectives from individuals representing a range of interests and expertise.
Seats are open for two conservation organization representatives, one north coast commercial crab industry representative, one central coast commercial crab fishery representative, and one recreational crab fishery representative.
The application and a notice with detailed instructions are available online.
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