The Sitka Fish and Game Advisory Committee will be holding a public meeting and election on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sitka Sound Science Center, Karsh Classroom.

The agenda will include the following items:

• Elections for open seats
• Overview of deadlines and proposals for the Alaska Board of Fisheries & Alaska Board of Game

For further information, contact AC Chair Jon Martin at 747-7752 or Lena Gilbertson at the Department of Fish & Game. To be added to the electronic email notices for Sitka 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