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April 6, 2020
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) Advisory Committee will meet by teleconference on Friday, April 10 at 1 p.m.
The agenda and call in number are available at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/STEP/docs/2020/DRAFT%204-2020%20STAC%20teleconference%20Agenda.pdf. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. and proceed through the agenda, which includes review of mini-grant applications, review of one STEP Project proposal and program discussion. Members of the public are invited to call in and listen to the meeting.
The Committee will review one STEP project proposal for acclimation on Wychus Creek to improve anadromous reintroduction efforts of spring Chinook and summer steelhead in the Deschutes basin. The proposal is available for review on the ODFW website at http://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/STEP/ Members of the public will be able to comment on the proposal at the meeting or in writing. Submit written responses to kevin.herkamp@odfw.oregon.gov by 12:00 p.m. on April 10.
The Oregon Legislature created Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program in 1981 to provide a way for volunteers to participate in the restoration of native stocks of salmon, steelhead and trout. The STEP Advisory Committee makes recommendations to ODFW and the Fish and Wildlife Commission on issues regarding its programs. The committee’s 13 members are appointed by the Governor and represent all areas of Oregon.
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 on the Salmon Trout Enhancement Program visit the ODFW Web site at http://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/STEP/ or call program staff at (503) 947-6232.
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