ODFW Fish Screening Task Force to meet virtually, Aug. 5

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon’s Fish Screening Task Force will meet virtually Wednesday, Aug. 5 via Skype. The meeting will begin at 9:00 am and is expected to conclude by noon. This meeting is open to the public and those who are interested in viewing the meeting can access it at https://meet.coho2.dfw.state.or.us/alan.d.ritchey/TRDF71GY The agenda includes an update on the statewide fish screens program including a discussion of a potential new screen on Amity Creek in the Deschutes Basin, regional updates from each member, and an opportunity for public comments. To provide public comment to the Fish Screen Task Force, register no later than Monday Aug. 3 by sending an email to Alan.D.Ritchey@state.or.us or calling 503-947-6229. The seven-member Fish Screening Task Force advises ODFW on fish screening policies and issues. Task Force members represent agriculture, fishing and conservation, and the general public. Additional information on the Task Force or the ODFW Fish Screening Program is available on the ODFW website or by contacting Alan Ritchey, ODFW Fish Screening and Passage Program Manager, at (503) 947-6229 or Alan.D.Ritchey@state.or.us. 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, contact Alan Ritchey Fish Screening and Passage Program Manager, at 503-947-6229.