Fish Passage Task Force News Today

SALEM — A group of seven environmental organizations and the Nez Perce Tribe on Tuesday, Sept. 5, filed a lawsuit related to revisions to Oregon salmon policy.

ODFW Seeks Comment on Three Fish Passage Waiver Requests SALEM, Ore. – ODFW is seeking public comment on requests to exempt the fish passage requirements for the following three Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) culvert locations in Lane County: ODOT plans to repair or replace the culverts at the above locations and will trigger Oregon’s State fish passage requirements. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife may grant fish passage waivers at locations if mitigation is performed...

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SALEM The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a member to represent the state’s Fish Passage Task Force. This vacancy will exist for the Water Users or Owners-Operators of Artificial Obstructions stakeholder group represented by the Task Force. Applications will be accepted through March 19, 2021. The nine volunteer members of the Fish Passage Task Force are appointed by the ODFW Director and are eligible to serve two 4-year terms. Task Force members represent water users or other...