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05. 30. 19

2019 Bills

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05. 30. 19

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05. 30. 19

Legislative Support

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Russ Staur
ODFW
Gold Beach, Oregon 97444

Russ,
I would like to express my support for the Spring Salmon conservation proposal submitted by Curry Sport Fishing Association and the Oregon Guides and Packers.

This proposal would reduce in river harvest and conserve Wjld Spring Chinook stocks while easing economic impact of reduced fishing opportunities.

The formation of a Rogue River Task Force to look at and spearhead Spring Chinook Recovery as well as other related Rogue River issues is long over due. I urge the Department to move to see that this Task Force is up and running in the shortest time possible. The Task Force appointees should address the parameters of the Task Forces scope and present to the Commission for approval of mission.

It is not an acceptable practice to allow an important fish species to decline to the point the Department feels the need to close harvest opportunities without proper research or having a recovery plan in place. This needs to be addressed before any harvest closures that would narm our rural economies occur.

For three years I have met with ODFW Director Lindsey Ball and Fisheries Chief Ed Bowels to address habitat issues for Wild Spring Chinook. I am very disappointed with the progress on addressing lack of gravel recruitment below Lost Creek Dam. The Department has moved to slowly on gravel introduction projects, which would address Wild Spring Chinook Salmon on the Upper Rogue. I would like a report on the status of this issue.

It is my hope that the Department recognizes my frustration with the handling of this resource.

Sincerely,
Wayne Krieger
State Representative
District 1

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05. 30. 19

House Bill 2379

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House Bill 2379 Now in Senate Committee On Environment and Natural Resources

Passed House Natural Resources Committee 7-0  Passed House Floor Vote 55-3

Makes legislative findings regarding failure of United States Army Corps of Engineers to operate Cole M. Rivers Hatchery in conformance with fish return goals. Provides special statute of limitation for commencement of actions against corps by affected counties for damages resulting from failure to operate hatchery in conformance with fish return goals. Makes special statute of limitation operative retroactively to revive extinguished causes of action.

05. 29. 19

House Bill 2378

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House Bill 2378 now in Joint Ways and Means  / Passed House Natural Resources Committee 7-0

Scooty Incubation Box - Oregon Strong

Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish and operate fish incubation box pilot program for [rearing] hatching of salmonids on [suitable waterways in coastal areas of southern Oregon] historically salmon-bearing waterways located in certain counties. Requires department to operate pilot program for 10-year period. Requires department to work with certain groups in conducting of pilot program. Establishes minimum number of eggs to be used at each location where pilot program operates. Requires department to report to interim committee of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2020, regarding establishment and operation of pilot program.

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05. 29. 19

House Committee on Natural Resources

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Video Legislative Committee
Watch the footage of House Committee On Natural Resources 2019-03-12 8:00 AM

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