An organizational meeting for the newly formed Oregon Alliance for Sustainable Salmon Fisheries was held on February 18 at the Charleston Marina RV Park. Salmon fishermen already are thinking about the upcoming sport and commercial seasons — and so, too, are state and federal agencies and scientists. Bandon salmon troller James Moore informed that the meeting was for those interested in sustainable salmon fisheries and will represent both commercial and sport fishing interests.
It is said that the Oregon Salmon Industry Group meeting, cosponsored by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Coastal Zone Management Association, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Hallmark Inns and Resort, 7445 S.W. Elizabeth St., in Newport. The organisation expressed that this is the annual meeting at which sport and commercial fishermen get a look at what the salmon returns were and what options may be considered for seasons in 2009.
The Oregon Salmon Commission is said to hold a public meeting immediately after the industry group meeting in the same room at the Hallmark Inn. The Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold public hearings to receive comments on the proposed ocean salmon fishery management options adopted by the council.
