The Louisiana Oyster Task Force meets July 30, 2019, 1 p.m., at East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave, Metairie, LA 70001.
AGENDA
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Roll call and introduction of guests
III. Approval of May 14, 2019 Minutes and June 25, 2019 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 (Major Edward Skena)
C. Legislative (Jakov Jurisic)
D. Research (Earl Melancon)
E. Coastal Restoration (Dan Coulon)
F. Marketing (LDWF)
G. Health (Justin Gremillion)
H. Aquaculture
I. Joint Task Force Working Group (Mitch Jurisich)
VI. New Business
A. To Discuss the 2019-2020 Public Oyster Seed Grounds Season- LDWF
B. To Hear a Report on Oyster Mortality Surveys Related to the 2019 Flood Event- LDWF
C. Resolution on Gulf Hypoxia, Comments on Louisiana Nutrient Management Strategy-
Doug Daigle
D. To Consider Funding for Task Force Member Travel, Conference Fees, and Membership Dues for the 2019 Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference- OTF
E. To Discuss a State Based Assistance Program for LA Oystermen due to the Current
Flooding Crisis and Loss of Oyster Resources- OTF
F. To Discuss the Effects of Hurricane Barry in Terrebonne Parish- OTF
G. To Consider Recommendations for the Chair of the OTF Aquaculture Committee- OTF
VII.Public Comment
VIII. Set Next Meeting
IX. Adjourn
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