FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Hyde, 360.819.3045, kevin.hyde@psp.wa.gov
The Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council will meet online on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
TVW will be providing an all-virtual livestream of the meeting. TVW web link: https://tvw.org/video/puget-sound-partnership-salmon-recovery-council-2022111210/?eventID=2022111210
The agenda and meeting materials are available through our board meetings page: https://psp.wa.gov/board_meetings.php
Meeting highlights include:
- A presentation and discussion about the definition of a salmon recovery emergency, in addition to the process and parties involved in declaring such an emergency. Presentation by Tristan Contesse, boards program manager at the Puget Sound Partnership.
- A presentation and discussion about Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR) topics. This session will include discussion of a 10-year plan for PSAR; discussion of a PSAR cost analysis report; and options for updating the PSAR return funds policy. Presentation by Alison Agness, PSAR program manager at the Puget Sound Partnership.
- A presentation and discussion about the 2023 Washington state legislative session. This session will include an update from Partnership staff about the build-up to the 2023 legislative session and a discussion of 2023 legislative priorities. Presentation by Don Gourlie, legislative policy director at the Puget Sound Partnership.
- A presentation and discussion about net ecological gain. This session will include a discussion of net ecological gain and a proposal from the Salmon Recovery Council's executive committee. Presentation by members of the Salmon Recovery Council's executive committee.
- A presentation and discussion about the Salmon Recovery Council's work plan. This session will include a review of the progress the council has made on its 2022 work plan priorities and discussion of topics that should be prioritized in 2023. Presentation by Tristan Contesse, boards program manager at the Puget Sound Partnership.
- A presentation and discussion about the Legacy Projects Portfolio. The intent of the Legacy Projects Portfolio is to develop a list of large-scale salmon habitat protection and restoration projects where the scale of funding needs exceeds funding typically available from state grants. This session will include feedback from the Salmon Recovery Council on the updated Legacy Projects Portfolio and recommendations for future work supporting the list of projects and associated funding strategies. Presentation by Alison Agness, PSAR program manager at the Puget Sound Partnership.
The full Salmon Recovery Council agenda and meeting materials are available through our board meetings page: https://psp.wa.gov/board_meetings.php.
If you need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please notify Special Assistant to the Boards Anna Petersen at 360.338.2384.
About the Salmon Recovery Council
The Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council advises the Puget Sound Partnership’s Leadership Council on decisions relating to salmon recovery and the implementation of the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan.
About the Puget Sound Partnership
The Puget Sound Partnership is the state agency formed to lead the region’s collective effort to restore and protect Puget Sound. Working with hundreds of government agencies, tribes, scientists, businesses, and nonprofits, the Partnership mobilizes partner action around a common agenda, advances Sound investments, and tracks progress to optimize recovery.
For more information, go to www.psp.wa.gov.
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