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The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Ad Hoc Ecosystem Workgroup (EWG) is holding an online meeting, which is open to the public. The online meeting will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific Time or until business is completed. This meeting is being conducted remotely with a web broadcast that provides the opportunity for remote public comment. In the event an outage occurs or technical issues arise that impact the experience of remote attendees, we will attempt to resolve them but ultimately we cannot guarantee that they will be resolved satisfactorily.

Purpose of the meeting

The purpose of this online meeting is for the EWG to discuss and draft the contents of a report with its recommendations for the Council Operations and Priorities agenda item that the Pacific Council will discuss at its April 2024 meeting.  

Meeting materials

Agenda

If you have additional questions regarding the meeting, please contact Dr. Kit Dahl at 503-820-2422; toll free 1-866-806-7204, extension 422.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Ad-Hoc Klamath River Fall Chinook Workgroup will hold an online meeting which is open to the public. The meeting will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Pacific Time, or until business for the day concludes.

This meeting is being conducted remotely with a web broadcast that provides the opportunity for remote public comment. In the event an outage occurs or technical issues arise that impact the experience of remote attendees, we will attempt to resolve them but ultimately we cannot guarantee that they will be resolved satisfactorily.

Purpose of the meeting

The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss and further develop interim management measures, or a management framework, intended to address the response of Klamath River fall Chinook to the dynamic nature of the Klamath River environment and the available habitat immediately following dam removal, and post dam removal until the natural environment is stabilized and the salmon population is more predictable.  Additional discussions may include, but are not limited to, the work of the Sacramento River Fall Chinook Workgroup, future meetings, workload planning, and upcoming Council agenda items etc. may also occur. The Workgroup will provide their recommendations to the Council at their March 5-11 meeting in Fresno, California. 

Meeting materials

Agenda

Additional information

Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kris Kleinschmidt at 503-820-2412 at least ten business days prior to the meeting date.

If you have additional questions regarding the online meeting, please contact Robin Ehlke at 503-820-2410; toll free 1-866-806-7204, extension 410.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Ecosystem Advisory Subpanel (EAS) will hold an online meeting, which is open to the public. The online meeting on Thursday, April 4, 2024, has been cancelled. This meeting is being conducted remotely with a web broadcast that provides the opportunity for remote public comment. In the event an outage occurs or technical issues arise that impact the experience of remote attendees, we will attempt to resolve them but ultimately we cannot guarantee that they will be resolved satisfactorily.

Purpose of the meeting

The purpose of this online meeting is for the EAS to discuss and draft the contents of a report with its recommendations for the Council Operations and Priorities agenda item that the Pacific Council will discuss at its April 2024 meeting.

Meeting materials

Additional information

Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kris Kleinschmidt at 503-280-2412 at least ten business days prior to the meeting date.

If you have additional questions regarding the meeting, please contact Dr. Kit Dahl at 503-820-2422; toll free 1-866-806-7204, extension 422.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Highly Migratory Species Management Team (HMSMT) is holding an online meeting. The meeting will be held Thursday April 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific Time. This meeting is being conducted remotely with a web broadcast that provides the opportunity for remote public comment. In the event an outage occurs or technical issues arise that impact the experience of remote attendees, we will attempt to resolve them but ultimately we cannot guarantee that they will be resolved satisfactorily.

Purpose of the meeting

The purpose of this online meeting is for the HMSMT to discuss and draft the contents of a report with its recommendations for the Council Operations and Priorities agenda item that the Pacific Council will discuss at its April 2024 meeting.

Meeting materials

Agenda

Additional information

Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kris Kleinschmidt at 503-820-2412 at least ten business days prior to the meeting date.

If you have additional questions regarding the meeting, please contact Dr. Kit Dahl at 503-820-2422; toll free 1-866-806-7204, extension 422.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Highly Migratory Species Subpanel (HMSAS) is holding an online meeting. The meeting will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pacific Time. This meeting is being conducted remotely with a web broadcast that provides the opportunity for remote public comment. In the event an outage occurs or technical issues arise that impact the experience of remote attendees, we will attempt to resolve them but ultimately we cannot guarantee that they will be resolved satisfactorily.

Purpose of the meeting

The purpose of this online meeting is for the HMSAS to discuss and draft the contents of a report with its recommendations for the Council Operations and Priorities agenda item that the Pacific Council will discuss at its April 2024 meeting.

Meeting materials

Agenda

Additional information

Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kris Kleinschmidt at 503-820-2412 at least ten business days prior to the meeting date.

If you have additional questions regarding the meeting, please contact Dr. Kit Dahl at 503-820-2422; toll free 1-866-806-7204, extension 422.

The purpose of this public hearing is to receive comments on the proposed management alternatives in preparation for adopting final salmon management recommendations at the April 2024 Council meeting. A summary of verbal comments heard at the hearings will be provided to the Pacific Council at its April meeting.

To attend the hearing

Please join using this link:
https://v.ringcentral.com/join/239811112

Meeting ID: 239811112

This public hearing is scheduled to be held from 7 to 9 p.m.

NOTE: Since these videos were recorded some UI changes have occurred. You can now join with FireFox or Safari, and the hand raise button appears when you click the “reactions” button at the bottom of the screen.

Or for listen only – no participation dial:

  +1 (650) 419-1505 United States (San Mateo, CA);     Access Code / Meeting ID: 101861821

Meeting Materials

Salmon Hearing Packet

Virtual public comment

How to sign up for oral comment at this meeting:

• Fill out the virtual public comment card (opens 6pm 3/26)

By filling out this form, your name will be added to the testimony list. We will call on individuals once the public comment period begins.  The deadline for signing up is approximately 30 minutes after the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.

Additional information

Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kris Kleinschmidt at 503-820-2412 at least ten business days prior to the hearing date.

For further information about the work session, please contact Robin Ehlke at 503-820-2410; toll-free 1-866-806-7204, extension 410.

The purpose of this public hearing is to receive comments on the proposed management alternatives in preparation for adopting final salmon management recommendations at the April 2024 Council meeting. A summary of verbal comments heard at the hearings will be provided to the Pacific Council at its April meeting.

To attend the hearing

This public hearing is scheduled to be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriot in the Sonoma Room, 175 Railroad Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401.

Meeting Materials

Salmon Hearing Packet

Public comment

Public comment will be accepted in person at the hearing, and can also be submitted electronically via e-portal in advance of the April Council meeting.  More information will be available soon.

Additional information

Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kris Kleinschmidt at 503-820-2412 at least ten business days prior to the hearing date.

For further information about the work session, please contact Robin Ehlke at 503-820-2410; toll-free 1-866-806-7204, extension 410.

The purpose of this public hearing is to receive comments on the proposed management alternatives in preparation for adopting final salmon management recommendations at the April 2024 Council meeting. A summary of verbal comments heard at the hearings will be provided to the Pacific Council at its April meeting.

To attend the hearing

This public hearing is scheduled to be held from 7 to 9 p.m.at the Chateau Westport in the Beach Room, 710 S Hancock Ave. Westport, WA 98595.

Meeting Materials

Salmon Hearing Packet

Public comment

Public comment will be accepted in person at the hearing, and can also be submitted electronically via e-portal in advance of the April Council meeting.  More information will be available soon.

Additional information

Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kris Kleinschmidt at 503-820-2412 at least ten business days prior to the hearing date.

For further information about the work session, please contact Robin Ehlke at 503-820-2410; toll-free 1-866-806-7204, extension 410.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council staff will hold an online meeting that is open to the public. The meeting will be held Friday, March 29 at 3 p.m. Pacific Standard Time until business for the day has been completed. 

This meeting is being conducted remotely with a web broadcast that provides the opportunity for remote public comment. In the event an outage occurs or technical issues arise that impact the experience of remote attendees, we will attempt to resolve them but ultimately we cannot guarantee that they will be resolved satisfactorily.

Purpose of the meeting

The Council staff will provide an online briefing on the outcomes of the January 18-19, 2024, meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Whole (COTW).

Meeting Materials

Agenda

If you have additional questions regarding the meeting, please contact Kit Dahl at 503-820-2422; toll free 1-866-806-7204, extension 422.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) will convene a webinar meeting of its Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel (CPSAS) to discuss items on the Pacific Council’s March 2024 meeting agenda.  The online meeting is open to the public and will be held Monday, March 4, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific Time or until business for the day has been completed. This meeting is being conducted remotely with a web broadcast that provides the opportunity for remote public comment. In the event an outage occurs or technical issues arise that impact the experience of remote attendees, we will attempt to resolve them but ultimately we cannot guarantee that they will be resolved satisfactorily.

Purpose of the meeting

The primary purpose of the CPSAS online meeting is to discuss and develop work products and recommendations for the Pacific Council’s March 2024 meeting.  Topics will include reviewing the California Current Ecosystem report and fishery ecosystem plan initiatives.  Other items on the Pacific Council’s March agenda may be discussed as well. The meeting agenda will be available in advance of the meeting. No management actions will be decided by the CPSAS. CPSAS recommendations will be considered by the Pacific Council at their March Council meetings.

Meeting materials

Agenda

If you have additional questions regarding the meeting, please contact Jessi Doerpinghaus at 503-820-2415; toll free 1-866-806-7204, extension 415.