ROSEBURG, Ore – The Rogue-South Coast Multi-Species Conservation and Management Plan (RSP) stakeholder teams meet virtually next week to continue ODFW’s plan development process for winter and summer steelhead, coho salmon, and cutthroat trout.

Due to the Governor’s Stay Home, Save Lives order, the meetings are held online and by teleconference and are open for public observation. Both meetings run 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and the agenda will be posted online on the RSP website. The meetings are open for public observation, however given they are virtual and shortened, public comments will not be taken during the meeting. Instead, public comments will be taken April 27 – May 1 by emailing ODFW.RSP.Comments@state.or.us

April 29: South Coast Stratum

• Join online first and get an Audio PIN: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/844808597
• After joining through the link above, or if you do not have an internet connection to join, dial into the meeting: 1-669-224-3412 (access code: 844-808-597; enter Audio PIN when prompted if you first joined through the internet connection).

April 30: Rogue Stratum

• Join online first and get an Audio PIN: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/293591893
• After joining through the link above, or if you do not have an internet connection to join, dial into the meeting: 1-571-317-3112 (access code: 293-591-893; enter Audio PIN when prompted if you first joined through the internet connection).

ODFW staff will present information on management of Rogue and South Coast hatcheries, angling, and other fish species not included in the RSP (e.g., predators).

Stakeholder teams represent conservation and angling groups, watershed councils, fishing guides, recreational anglers, and government entities. The teams meet with ODFW again in May, and staff hopes to have a draft plan ready for public review later this summer.