The Council's River Herring and Shad (RH/S) Committee will meet on Monday, August 15, 2016 from 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via webinar (http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/rh-s-com-aug15-2016/) with a telephone audio connection (provided when connecting).
In October 2016 the Council will consider whether to develop an Amendment that could add several species of river herrings and shads as Council-managed species. This RH/S Committee meeting will review a white paper and draft decision document related to the need for Council management of blueback herring, alewife, American shad, and hickory shad. Public comments will also be taken.
Meeting Materials
- River Herring and Shad Staff White Paper - 2016 Update
- River Herring and Shad 2016 Draft Decision Document
- Webinar Recording
These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should be directed to M. Jan Saunders, (302) 526-5251, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.
Questions? Contact Jason Didden - (302) 526-5254/jdidden@mafmc.org