Mitch Jurisich, Chairman
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
New Orleans Lakefront Airport
6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70126
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests
III. Approval of February 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes and the March 19, 2025 Agenda
IV. Treasury Report
A. LOTF Financial Report & Oyster Tag Sales
V. Committee Reports
A. Public and Private Oyster Grounds Committee (Mitch Jurisich)
B. Enforcement (Captain Davis Madere)
C. Legislative (Brad Robin)
D. Legal (Brad Robin/Jakov Jurisic)
E. Research (Earl Melancon)
F. Coastal Restoration (Capt. George Ricks)
G. Marketing (BMF)
H. Health (LDH)
I. Aquaculture (Steve Pollock)
J. Joint Task Force Working Group (Mitch Jurisich)
VI. New Business
A. To Discuss Streamlining the LDWF Licensing Process and the Possibility of an Electronic System- OTF
B. To Discuss an August 2025 Day-Long “LA Oysters in Commerce: Visioning the Future” Workshop at LSUAG New Iberia Research Station- LA Sea Grant
C. To Consider Funding to Hire a Legislative Representative- OTF
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Set Next Meeting
IX. Adjourn
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