Something Fishy?

Here is the secret email sent out to select individuals by ODFW seeking a meeting on Marine Sanctuaries that would form new advisory groups effectively dismantling the process to date.



From: Cristen Don [mailto:Cristen.N.Don@coho2.dfw.state.or.us] Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 5:35 PMTo: administrator@co.clatsop.or.us; Tim Josi; tthompson@co.lincoln.or.us; Bob@ouroregonocean.org; MidCoast Watersheds Council; Engelmeyer; port@portofsiuslaw.comCc: Ed.Bowles@state.or.us; David.S.Fox@state.or.us; Feldner, Jeff; Hildenbrand, KaetySubject: Marine reserve community teams: focus group invitation
Hello:

Please accept this invitation, from ODFW and Sea Grant, to participate as part of a small focus group to discuss a process for the formation and implementation of Marine Reserve Community Teams for the three marine reserve evaluation areas: 1) Cape Falcon, 2) Cascade Head, and 3) Cape Perpetua.

You are receiving this invitation because you have been identified as a key player in the formation of existing community teams and/or represent a local government entity that has shown interest in the marine reserves process and formation of community teams.

We would like to schedule a meeting for 3 hours in Newport for this discussion. If you could please email me (cristen.n.don@state.or.us) to let me know if you are interested in participating and your availability on the following dates:

1) Tuesday September 8th (our preferred date)
2) Thursday September 3rd
3) Friday September 4th

Please note that invitations are not transferable. However, if you are unable to participate, we welcome your recommendation of someone who could knowledgeably participate in your place.

Issues to be discussed will include:
· Community team membership requirements as established in HB 3013
· One official Marine Reserve Community Team per evaluation site
· Evaluation areas that overlap counties
· Existing community teams
· Solicitation and selection of team members
· Rules and governance structure of teams
· Other issues

Invitees:
Duane Cole – Clatsop County Manager
Paul Engelmeyer - Audubon Society, Ten Mile Creek Sanctuary Manager
Mark Freeman – Port of Siuslaw, Port Manager
Wayne Hoffman – MidCoast Watersheds Council Coordinator
Tim Josi – Tillamook County Commissioner
Bob Rees – Our Ocean, North Coast Organizer
Terry Thompson – Lincoln County Commissioner

ODFW and Sea Grant:
Cristen Don – ODFW Marine Resources Program
Dave Fox – ODFW Marine Resources Program
Ed Bowles – ODFW Fish Division Administrator
Jeff Feldner – Oregon State Extension, Sea Grant Program
Kaety Hildenbrand – Oregon State Extension, Sea Grant Program

I will email participants the finalized date, time and location in Newport. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you,
Cristen Don

-----------------------------------------------------Cristen Don
ODFW Marine Resources Program
2040 SE Marine Science Dr.
Newport, OR 97365

(541) 867-0300 x284
cristen.n.don@state.or.us
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP