Louisiana Oyster Task Force Meeting
Mitch Jurisich, Chairman
Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 1:00 p.m.
New Orleans Lakefront Airport
6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70126
Agenda:
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests
III. Approval of November 15, 2022 meeting minutes and December 13, 2022 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. Legal (Jakov Jurisic/ Brad Robin)
E. Research (Earl Melancon)
F. Coastal Restoration (Dan Coulon)
G. Marketing (LDWF)
H. Health (Justin Gremillion)
I. Aquaculture (Steve Pollock)
J. Joint Task Force Working Group (Mitch Jurisich)
VI. New Business
A. To Discuss and Consider Amending Oyster Tags- OTF
B. To Hear an Update on the 2021 Oyster Mortality Event in the Empire/ Port Sulphur Area- OTF
C. To Hear an Update on the Oyster Industry Meeting with the Corps of Engineers- OTF
D. To Consider Funding Travel and Stay for OTF Board Members for the 2023 ISSC- OTF
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Set Next Meeting
IX. Adjourn
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