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September 18, 2020
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Fish Restoration and Enhancement Board will meet virtually on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
The meeting will occur via Zoom meeting. The agenda and registration link are available at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/RE/board_schedule.asp. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. and proceed through an agenda that includes updates on program budgets and projects, review of three grant proposals, a briefing on the new ODFW climate change policy, and selecting board leadership. The meeting is open to the public but pre-registration is required.
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.
Created by the Oregon Legislature in 1989, the Fish Restoration and Enhancement Program is funded by a surcharge on sport and commercial fishing licenses and commercial poundage fees. The program’s seven-member citizen board reviews fish restoration and enhancement project proposals and makes funding recommendations to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission.
For more information on the Fish Restoration and Enhancement Program, or to view information regarding current R&E Program applications, visit www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/RE or contact program coordinator Kevin Herkamp at (503) 947-6232.
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