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When:
Wednesday November 7th
Happy Hour
begins at 6. Meeting begins at 7
Where:
UW Center for Urban Horticulture - Douglas Classroom
Topic: Puget Sound Steelhead and the ESA
Donna Darm-
Head of the Protected Species Division at NOAA’s NW regional office
Heather Bartlett-New Director of WDFW’s Steelhead Program
Come join us as we discuss the future of Puget Sound steelhead as they relate to
the Endangered Species Act. Donna
Darm of NOAA Fisheries and Heather Bartlett of the WDFW will discuss their
agencies planned actions as they relate to the recent listing.
Discussed will be the agencies development of the 4(d) rules for Puget
Sound steelhead as well as the future of management of the Puget Sound steelhead
fisheries in light of the recent listing.
The presentation will be followed by a length Q&A session where you will have
the opportunity to discuss with our speakers the Draft Statewide Steelhead
Management Plan, recent studies pertaining to the effects of hatchery steelhead
programs and recent court rulings regarding hatchery vs. wild protection under
the ESA.
So we would love to see you. Come
prepared to enjoy some complimentary pizza and refreshments, a chance to mingle
with your fellow steelhead bums and learn a great deal about the future of
steelhead in Puget Sound.
If you have any questions, please contact Ryan S. Petzold (ryanpetzold@msn.com)
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