The Bycatch Advisory Council will be holding a public meeting via Zoom webinar on Monday, May 23, 2023 at 9:00AM. For information on how to connect to the meeting see details below.
Link to join webinar by computer: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89660627684
Dial in by phone: +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 896 6062 7684
Agenda items will include the following items:
- Review draft Mission Statement
- Bycatch resource presentations by North Pacific Fishery Management Council, National Marine Service and Alaska Department of Fish & Game staff
- Review ideas on implementing State Engagement issues
- Public comment
- Discussion on implementation ideas and feasibility for State Engagement
- Consider development of a road-map for ABRT issues and discuss priorities
- Summer work for subcommittees and individuals
- Discuss and set fall meeting dates
- BAC member comments
- Other business as needed
Information about the Bycatch Advisory Council and future meetings is available at: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=bycatchtaskforce.meetinginfo
For further information contact Linda Kozak by email at lindakozak@gmail.com or by phone at 907-539-5585. Alternatively you may contact dfg.dcf.bycatchreview@alaska.gov or 907-465-6141.
The Bycatch Advisory Council was established by the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish & Game for the purpose of exploring the issue of bycatch and providing recommendations to policy makers with the goal of improving the health and sustainability of Alaska's fisheries and protecting Alaska's record as a leader of fisheries' conservation and management. The Bycatch Advisory Council will advise ADF&G on ways to implement recommendations contained in the final report of the Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force. Meetings are open to the public and intended to provide a forum on bycatch issues.
If you are a person who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in any of these public meetings, please contact ADF&G Boards Support at 907-465-6097 no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, to make any necessary arrangements.
Contact:
Henry Leasia
Boards Support Section
PO Box 115526
Juneau AK 99811-5526
907.465.6097
Fax: 907.465.6094
henry.leasia@alaska.gov