Louisiana Oyster Task Force Meeting
John Tesvich, Chairman
Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 1 p.m.
2021 Lakeshore Dr., STE 210
New Orleans, LA 70122
I.Roll call and introduction of guests
II.Approval of August 1, 2017 Meeting Minutes and September 5, 2017 Agenda
III.Treasury Report
A. Oyster Tag Sales
B. LOTF Financial Report
IV.Committee Reports
A. Public and Private Oyster Grounds Committee (Mitch Jurisich)
B. Enforcement (Captain Chad Hebert)
C. Legislative (Jakov Jurisic)
D. Research (Earl Melancon)
E. Coastal Restoration (Dan Coulon)
F. Marketing (LDWF)
G. Health (Lance Broussard)
H. Sustainability (LDWF)
I. Professionalism (LDWF)
J. Aquaculture (John Supan)
K. Joint Task Force Working Group (Mitch Jurisich)
V.New Business
A. Consideration of a State-Wide (Public/ Private Leases) 3-Inch Minimum Size Limit on Market Oysters- Steve Beck
B. To Consider a Draft Resolution for the State’s Continued Work on the Gulf Hypoxia Issue- OTF
C. Discussion of Tagging Regulations for Mini-Sacks- Brad Robin
D. To Hear a Presentation on Oyster Import Data- Jack Isaacs
E. To Hear an Update on the Summer 2016 Oyster Die-Off - Steve Beck
F. To Hear an Update on the Assessment of Oyster Loss on Public Reefs East of the MS River – Steve Beck
G. To consider funding and Participation in the 2018 LA Alive & Acadiana Events- OTF
VI.Public Comment
VII.Set Next Meeting
VIII.Adjourn
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