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The Pacific Fishery Management Council has announced two public hearings about their trawl catch share program review. These hearings provide an opportunity for public feedback on the program's performance since the last review in 2017. The first hearing will be online on April 24, 2025, and the second will take place in Astoria, Oregon, on April 28, 2025. Those interested in attending can visit the Pacific Council's website for more details and should contact Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt if they require special accommodations.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Ad-Hoc Klamath River Fall Chinook Workgroup (KRWG) will conduct an online meeting on January 13 and 14, 2025. The purpose of this two-day meeting is to guide the management of the Klamath River fall Chinook salmon after recent environmental changes, such as dam removal. Discussions will also cover future planning and other relevant agenda items from the Pacific Council. The meeting is open for public observation, with specific details available on the Pacific Council's website.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is hosting an online meeting for its Coastal Pelagic Species Subcommittee on February 26, 2025. The meeting is open to the public and will cover topics like the draft update stock assessment for Pacific sardine, which will be reviewed for setting the 2025-2026 harvest specifications. Participants can join the meeting through instructions on the Pacific Council's website or seek assistance from Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt. Special accommodations are available upon request if made at least 10 days in advance.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Ad-Hoc Klamath River Fall Chinook Workgroup is holding a two-day online meeting on April 30 and May 1, 2025. The meeting will discuss guidance from a previous council meeting and work on developing a report for a June 2025 meeting. Topics include interim management measures for the Klamath River fall Chinook salmon, especially following dam removal, and planning for future tasks. The public can join online, and any special accommodations should be requested in advance.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Ad-hoc Sacramento River Fall Chinook Workgroup (SRWG) will hold a two-day online meeting on May 7 and 8, 2025. The purpose is to address guidance from the November 2024 Pacific Council meeting and finalize a report for the June 2025 meeting. Discussions will focus on developing tools for Sacramento River Fall Chinook management and planning future activities. The meeting will take place online, and public participation is encouraged.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Marine Planning Committee will hold a public webinar on January 30, 2025, to discuss issues related to offshore wind energy development off the U.S. West Coast. The meeting will be online, and further details are available on the Pacific Council's website. They will also prepare a report for the upcoming March Council meeting. The public is invited to attend, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be arranged by contacting Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt in advance.

The Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Subcommittee of the Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding an online meeting to discuss and give advice about new stock assessments for bigeye and yellowfin tunas. The purpose of the meeting is to use the latest scientific data to make decisions about sustainable fishing practices for these tuna species, including setting safe fishing limits. The meeting will take place on February 4, 2021, and is open to the public. Interested individuals can find more details on how to join the meeting on the Pacific Council's website or by contacting council staff for assistance.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is hosting an online public meeting on April 1, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (PST) to discuss research and data needs related to the management of U.S. west coast fisheries. The meeting will cover the Pacific Council's priorities for research and data, which are required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Participation details and technical support are available on the Pacific Council's website and through designated contacts. Although additional topics may be discussed, formal action will only be taken on issues listed in the notice or emergency matters as needed.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is organizing an online meeting for its Habitat Committee to discuss marine planning and offshore development activities. The meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2021, and will be open to the public. The meeting will include presentations from NOAA about Aquaculture Opportunity Areas and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Development about potential offshore wind energy sites. The committee will create reports for the Council's March meeting, addressing these topics and possibly other habitat-related issues.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the Pacific Fishery Management Council are organizing an online pre-assessment workshop to review data and models for a stock assessment of yellowtail rockfish, planned for 2025. This meeting, which is public, aims to discuss the best approaches for assessing the fish stock and will occur on January 30, 2025. Workshop participants will not make management decisions but will develop recommendations for stock assessment teams. The results will later be reviewed at a meeting in Spokane, WA, in September 2025. Special accommodations are available for attendees who request them in advance.