ODFW Salmon and Trout Advisory Committee to meet in Salem on Jan. 9

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program Advisory Committee will meet in Salem on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014.  The committee will meet from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the ODFW Headquarters, 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE in Salem. The agenda is available on the ODFW website and includes review of mini-grant applications, setting the 2014 schedule, and updates on projects and administrative items. The meeting is open to the public.  The Oregon Legislature created Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program in 1981 to provide a way for volunteers to participate in the restoration of native stocks of salmon, steelhead and trout. The STEP Advisory Committee makes recommendations to ODFW and the Fish and Wildlife Commission on issues regarding its programs. The committee’s 13 members are appointed by the Governor and represent all areas of Oregon.  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 on the Salmon Trout Enhancement Program visit the ODFW Web site at http://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/STEP/ or call program staff at (503) 947-6211.