ALASKA MARICULTURE TASK FORCE

Established by Governor Walker’s Administrative Order #280

AGENDA

June 1, 2016, 9am – 12pm

DCCED Commissioner’s Conference Room, 333 W Willoughby 9^th Floor, Juneau, AK

Teleconference info:  1-800-315-6338 access code:  29660

1. Introductions
2. Establishment of Chair
3. Review agenda – Recommended changes
4. Public comments
5. Review Administrative Order #280:
   1. Directive:“to provide recommendations to develop a viable and sustainable mariculture industry producing shellfish and aquatic plants for the long-term benefit of Alaska’s economy, environment and communities”.
6. Timeline
7. Deliverable – comprehensive plan
8. Essential elements of comprehensive plan
   1. Public & private investment
   2. Regulatory issues
   3. Research and development needs
   4. Environmental changes
   5. Public education
   6. Workforce development
9. Advisory Committees
   1. Economic
   2. Environmental
   3. Cultural
   4. Industrial
   5. Food Security
10. Next Steps
    1. Next meeting date/time
11. Closing Comments