OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission held a virtual meeting on Oct. 9. The Commission heard briefings on invasive freshwater mussel prevention efforts and inland shoreline fishing access and approved its 2027 meeting schedule.
The meeting began with a briefing from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff on invasive freshwater mussel prevention and readiness. The Commission then approved a staff request to delegate golden mussel rule making to the director.
The Commission then approved a staff request to delegate two approved fishing rule petitions in Lake Rufus Woods and Lake Roosevelt to the director. Next, the Commission heard a briefing on inland shoreline fishing access. The Commission then approved its 2027 meeting schedule and concluded with a meeting debrief and future meeting planning.
Presentation slides and materials are posted on the Commission agenda. The recording, as well as information about past and future Commission meetings and ways to participate, can be found at WDFW's Commission meetings webpage.
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is a panel appointed by the governor that sets policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. WDFW works to preserve, protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
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