Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee Meeting & Election

The Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting and election on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the Haines Library.

The agenda will include the following items:

• Election for four Haines seats and one Skagway seat
• Discussion of a response letter voicing concerns about habitat degradation to ADF&G Division of Habitat and the Commissioner

For further information, contact AC chair Tim McDonough at 766-2584. To participate via teleconference, contact Lena Gilbertson at the Department of Fish & Game at 465-4046 by Tuesday, September 11. To be added to the electronic email notices for Upper Lynn Canal AC Meetings, please send an email to Lena at the address below.

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:

Lena Gilbertson
Boards Support Section
PO Box 115526
Juneau AK 99811-5526
907.465.4046
Fax: 907.465.6094
lena.gilbertson@alaska.gov