The Sitka Fish and Game Advisory Committee will be holding a public meeting Wednesday March 15^th, 2017, 7:00 pm at Harrigan Centennial Hall.

The agenda will include the following items:

• Discuss finfish and board of game proposal deadlines
• ADFG staff introductions
• Lauren Bell--  Shellfish/abalone study—share and present research
• STA representative report on PSP testing and overall lab projects at Sitka tribe
• Kruzof/Shelikof Salmon habitat/Watershed restoration projects (2016/2017) (Aaron Prussian—Forest Service)
• Current State and Federal Legislation that may be of interest to the Sitka AC

For further information contact Jessalynn in the Department of Fish & Game at 907-465-6097. 

Advisory committees are local groups that meet to discuss fishing and wildlife issues and to provide recommendations to Alaska Board of Fisheries and Alaska Board of Game. All meetings are open to the public. Advisory Committees are intended to provide a local forum on fish and wildlife issues. Their purpose includes: 1) developing regulatory proposals, 2) evaluating regulatory proposals and making recommendations to the appropriate board, 3) providing a local forum for fish and wildlife conservation and use, including matters relating to habitat, 4) advising the appropriate regional council on resources, and 5) consulting with individuals, organizations, and agencies. 


If you are a person who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in any of these public meetings, please contact Boards Support at 907-465-4110 no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, to make any necessary arrangements.


Contact:

Jessalynn Rintala
Boards Support Section
PO Box 115526
Juneau AK 99811-5526
907.465.6097
Fax: 907.465.6094
jessalynn.rintala@alaska.gov