Committee Charge
Discuss, develop, and recommend Association positions related to:
- Federal laws, regulations, and policies concerning marine ecosystems, habitats, fisheries and other resources, and related funding for such programs.
- Marine fisheries management programs, practices or considerations (e.g., Marine Recreational Information Program, catch shares) and emerging issues (e.g., climate change, coastal energy, marine aquaculture and marine spatial planning).
Minutes & Agendas
AFWA Annual Meeting Agendas:
2020 Ocean Resources Policy Committee agenda
2019 Ocean Resources Policy Committee agenda
2018 Ocean Resources Policy Committee agenda
North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference Agendas:
Spring 2021 Ocean Resources Policy Committee agenda (draft)
Spring 2020 Ocean Resources Policy Committee agenda
Spring 2019 Ocean Resources Policy Committee agenda
Spring 2018 Ocean Resources Policy Committee agenda
Annual Meeting Minutes:
Fall 2020 Ocean Resources Policy Committee minutes (draft)
Fall 2019 Ocean Resources Policy Committee minutes
Fall 2017 Ocean Resources Policy Committee minutes
Fall 2019 Ocean Resources Policy Committee minutes
North American Wildlife & Natural Resources Conference Minutes:
Spring 2018 Ocean Resources Policy Committee minutes
Spring 2017 Ocean Resources Policy Committee minutes
Committee Contact Information
AFWA Staff Contact
Kurt Thiede
KThiede@fishwildlife.org
202-838-3468
Committee Chair:
Curt Melcher, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Committee Vice-Chair:
Robert Boyles, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
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