SALEM, Ore.—Oregon’s Fish Passage Task Force will meet Friday, Feb. 28 at the ODFW Headquarters Classroom Conference Room located at 4034 Fairview Industrial DR SE in Salem. The Task Force meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public. The agenda includes a fish passage waiver and two fish passage exemption requests, plus updates on ODFW fish passage program initiatives and projects. There is a public comment period from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. Public participation is encouraged. The draft meeting agenda will be available on the ODFW website or contact Greg Apke, ODFW Fish Passage Program Coordinator, at (503) 947-6228 or greg.d.apke@state.or.us for additional information. The nine-member Task Force meets regularly to advise ODFW on fish passage policies and issues. Task Force members represent water users and owners-operators, fisheries and conservation interests, and the general public-at-large. 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 additional information, contact Greg Apke.
