LA GRANDE — The public is invited to attend the next meeting of ODFW’S Access and Habitat Board, July 24-25 in La Grande.
The A&H Program is funded by a $2 surcharge on hunting licenses. Funds raised by the program are distributed through grants to individual and corporate landowners, conservation organizations and others for cooperative wildlife habitat improvement and hunter access projects throughout the state.
On Monday July 24, board members will visit La Grande-area A&H project sites from 8:15 a.m. - 3 p.m. PDT. Members of the public may accompany the group using their own transportation. Persons seeking driving directions may contact A&H Program staff at 947-6087.
A board meeting will follow on Tuesday, July 25 at the Best Western, 1711 21st Street , La Grande, from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. PDT. The meeting’s agenda includes a review of the latest A&H grant proposals, the appointment of a new member to the North Willamette Regional Advisory Council, presentations by organizations seeking to participate in the 2006 A&H auction hunt program, a budget update and other program business.
An opportunity for public comment will be provided during Tuesday’s meeting at 11:45 a.m. A teleconference line is also available for members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting but cannot attend in person.
A noon recess will be taken for lunch on Tuesday, where the board may discuss matters of general interest. Members of the public are welcome to join board members for this recess. The recess location will be announced during the course of the meeting.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed for individuals requesting assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters or large-print materials. Individuals needing these types of accommodations may call the Information and Education Division at 800-720-6339 or 503-947-6002 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.