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Published 6:48 am Wednesday, May 23, 2018

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking nominations through June 15 for membership on its 12-member advisory group for salmon management in Willapa Bay, which advises WDFW on policy issues associated with conservation and management.

The group also gives advice about steelhead and sturgeon management in the watershed, said Chad Herring, regional fish policy analyst for WDFW.

“We are looking for representatives from recreational and commercial fishing groups as well as conservation and habitat organizations,” Herring said.

The group meets about six times a year, mostly January through April in conjunction with the annual salmon season-setting process known as North of Falcon. The group also is asked for feedback on management actions during salmon season. Advisors will meet this fall to weigh in on Willapa Bay Salmon Management Policy, which is WDFW’s guidance from the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. Advisors may be asked to comment on written material throughout the year.

Advisors serve two-year terms and can be re-appointed. Current members are encouraged to reapply. Appointments become effective in August 2018. Advisors do not receive compensation for their work. Any group or individual can nominate a candidate to the advisory group. Self-nominations are also accepted. Nominees do not need to be affiliated with an organized group.

Nominations must include the nominee’s name, address and telephone number; affiliations, if any; the name, address and telephone number of any organization submitting a nomination; experience and any species or areas of interest, as well as references.

Nominations must be received by June 15 and may be submitted to Chad Herring, by mail: 48 Devonshire Road, Montesano, WA, 98563; or by email at Chad.Herring@dfw.wa.gov. More information is available from Chad Herring at 360-249-1299.