Oregon's Fish Screening Task Force will meet Thursday, March 16 at Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Headquarters, 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, OR 97302. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is open to the public.

The agenda includes updates on the development of a Fish Screening Program Primer, discussion on maintenance funding, and statewide project updates. There also will be updates from task force members, and presentations from ODFW staff.

The seven-member Fish Screening Task Force meets quarterly to advise ODFW on fish screening policies and issues. Task Force members represent agriculture, fishing and conservation, and the general public. Additional information on the Task Force or the ODFW Fish Screening Program is available on the ODFW website or by contacting Ken Loffink, ODFW Fish Screening Program Coordinator, at (503) 947-6256 or ken.j.loffink@state.or.us. 

Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed for individuals requesting assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters or large-print materials. Individuals needing these types of accommodations may call the Information and Education Division at 800-720-6339 or 503-947-6002 at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. For more information, call Lisa Kingsley Fish Screening and Passage Programs Assistant, at 503-947-6224.