Finfish Task Force Meeting
Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 10:00AM
Wildlife and Fisheries Headquarters
2000 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Due to the public health emergency guidelines established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, only 40 members of the public will be allowed in the meeting room at one time. All members of the public will have to wear a mask to enter the building.

However, in an effort to allow more public access to the meeting, the Board asks those persons attending for a single agenda item to leave after that item is heard. This will allow other members of the public to rotate into the room.

AGENDA

I.              Pledge of Allegiance

II.            Call to Order

III.           Roll Call and Introduction of Guests

IV.          Approval of the January 8, 2020 Meeting Minutes

V.            Approval of the April 14, 2021 Meeting Agenda

VI.          New Business

A.    To Discuss Future Freshwater Diversion Projects- FTF/ CPRA

B.    To Discuss the Status of Speckled Trout- LDWF

C.   To Discuss the Status of Southern Flounder- LDWF

D.   To Hear a Proposal for Coastline Buffer for Menhaden Fishing- LDWF

E.    To Discuss the Licensing Restructure Proposal- LDWF

F.    To Consider a Proposal to Support the Continued Work on Gulf Hypoxia- Doug Daigle

G.   To Hear an Update on Any Commercial/ Recreational Fisheries Related Relief Programs- FTF

H.   To Discuss Freshwater/ Saltwater Restocking Programs in Louisiana Waters- FTF

I.      To Discuss Catfish Size Limits- FTF

J.     Officer Elections- FTF

V.            Public Comment

VI.          To Hear Future Agenda Item Proposals

VII.         Set Next Meeting Date and Location

VIII.        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_X5raIGodScirieo0kh010Q

If you would like to call in via phone, you can log onto the webinar by dialing in at 215-861-0674, and using the password- 806520#

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.

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