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  • The Interagency Fish Rescue Strategy is available. It was developed to guide fish rescue approaches used by NOAA Fisheries, Department of Fish and Game, and Fish and Wildlife Service when ESA-listed fish strandings are expected. This document is effective for two years: 2009 and 2010, and it has a state-wide focus. - 05/25/09 (PDF)
  • The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory entities will meet June 11-18, 2009, in Spokane, Washington to address issues related to groundfish, Pacific halibut, highly migratory species, coastal pelagic species, and essential fish habitat. Visit the Council's website for the meeting notice and agenda:  http://www.pcouncil.org/events/2009/0609_pfmc_mtg.html - 05/22/09
  • The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Habitat Committee will meet Friday, June 5, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. until business for the day is completed. Meeting details are available on the Council's website at: http://www.pcouncil.org/events/2009/hc_06_09.html - 05/18/09
  • The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) ad hoc groundfish Essential Fish Habitat Review Committee (EFHRC) will hold a work session to evaluate proposals for modifications to EFH, habitat areas of particular concern, and areas closed to bottom contact gear. Proposals are scheduled to be presented to the Council for consideration at the June, 2009 Council meeting in Spokane, Washington.  Work Session details are available on the Council's website by visiting: http://www.pcouncil.org/events/2009/efhrc_05_09.html - 03/30/09

    For background documents, including requests for proposals, terms of reference, and EFHRC statement of intent, please visit the Council's new webpage regarding the Groundfish Essential Fish Habitat Modification Process: http://www.pcouncil.org/groundfish/gfefh.html.



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