ODFW release – Prineville, Ore. – Oregon’s Fish Passage Task Force will meet Friday, May 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at The Country Inn and Suites, 1773 NE 3rd St, Prineville, Ore. The meeting will be open to the public to attend in person or participate virtually. The meeting can be accessed via Microsoft Teams at this link on the day of the meeting. The meeting agenda includes ODFW Fish Passage Program updates and Task Force business and information items. The full meeting agenda is available on the ODFW Fish Passage Task Force website. Public participation is encouraged. To testify verbally at the meeting, register at least 48 hours in advance (by Wednesday, May 15 at 8:00 a.m.) by emailing charles.m.barr@odfw.oregon.gov or calling (971) 678-4871. When registering please provide your first and last name, which agenda item you wish to discuss and a valid email address and phone number. Public comments will be heard during the meeting at 10 a.m. Written comments will be accepted before the meeting and are encouraged. Pre-registration is not required to provide written comments. The nine-member Task Force meets regularly to advise ODFW and the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission on fish passage policies and issues. Task Force members represent water users and owners-operators, fisheries and conservation interests, and the public-at-large. Additional information on the Task Force and the ODFW Fish Passage Program is available online or by contacting Mac Barr, ODFW Acting Fish Passage Program Coordinator, at (971) 678-4871 or charles.m.barr@odfw.oregon.gov.
