Finfish Task Force Meeting
Wednesday, January 08, 2020, 10:00AM
Wildlife and Fisheries Headquarters
2000 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70898
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests
III. Approval of the August 14, 2019 Meeting Minutes
IV. Approval of the January 08, 2020 Meeting Agenda
V. New Business
A. To Discuss Adding a Processor Seat to the Finfish Task Force-FTF
B. To Continue Discussion of Mullet Season and Harvest Options.-FTF
C. To Discuss the Impacts of Asian Carp in LA Waterways and Their Possible Spread to Saltwater Environments-LDWF
D. To Discuss the Commercial Inland Fishery and the Issues They Face-LA Sea Grant
E. To Hear a Presentation on the Removal of Decommissioned Oil Rigs and How that Affects the Offshore Fishery-LDWF
F. To Discuss the Usage of Strike Nets in the Commercial Finfish Industry-FTF
G. To Discuss the Upcoming 2020 Finfish Stock Assessments-LDWF
VI. Public Comment
VII. To Hear Future Agenda Item Proposals
VIII. Set Next Meeting Date and Location
IX. Adjourn
The meeting will be held in compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as defined by Louisiana R.S. 42:11, et seq. The public is invited to attend.
To listen in to the meeting via webinar register at https://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CIoE2DzdSY67OhO0jHJRXQ
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.la.gov.
To receive email alerts, signup at http://www.wlf.la.gov/signup. For press inquiries please contact Rene LeBreton, 504-286-8745 or rlebreton@wlf.la.gov.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is committed to accommodating all reasonable special requests regarding access to our meetings. Please direct all sign language interpreting services or other accommodation needs to rlebreton@wlf.la.gov at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date.