YUKON RIVER PANEL
and
RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT FUND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
January 22 to 25, 2023
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, Whitehorse, YT
YUKON RIVER PANEL MEETING
Thursday, January 18 to Sunday, January 21 (Closed Sessions)
Canadian and U.S. Section Meeting Preparatory Sessions
Monday, January 22 (Closed Session)
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Yukon Time): Bilateral Panel Post-Season Preparatory Session
Tuesday, January 23 (Closed Session)
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Yukon Time): Bilateral Panel Post-Season Preparatory Session
NOTE: This tentative agenda is subject to change throughout the course of the meeting. This Agenda is provided to give a general idea to the public of the Panel’s anticipated schedule. The Panel will attempt to hold to this schedule; however, the Panel is not constrained by this Agenda. Opportunities to testify will be announced at the beginning of the meeting. The Panel meeting is open to the public. The Restoration and Enhancement Fund committee meeting and the US and Canada section meetings are closed to the public.
U.S. / CANADA YUKON RIVER PANEL MEETING PUBLIC SESSION – DAY 1
(Sign up for Public Testimony by 3:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, January 24
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Yukon Time)
Yukon River Panel Opening Remarks and Administrative Items
1. Introduction and welcoming remarks – Panel Co-Chairs and Guests
2. Acknowledgement of member Roger Alfred – Panel Co-Chairs
3. Review and approval of meeting agenda – Panel Co-Chairs
Yukon River Panel Traditional Knowledge Committee Update
4. Traditional Knowledge Committee report – Committee Co-Chairs
Yukon River Panel Joint Technical Committee Update
5. Joint Technical Committee meeting summary – Committee Co-Chairs
a. To include: ADF&G / DFO / Yukon First Nation Chinook salmon telemetry study in 2024 and update on Canadian-origin fall chum escapement goal review
BREAK 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Yukon Time)
Yukon River Salmon 2023 Post-Season Review – Chinook
6. Review of 2023 Yukon River Panel management recommendations – Co-Chairs
7. 2023 Yukon River Chinook salmon season summary (U.S.) – Deena Jallen and Fred West, ADF&G
8. 2023 Yukon River Chinook salmon season summary and Canadian environmental conditions report (Canada) – Jacklyn Kendall and Adam O’Dell, DFO
9. Panel Member Questions – 2023 Yukon River Chinook salmon season summary
BREAK 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Yukon Time)
Yukon River Salmon 2023 Post Season Review – Chum
10. Review of 2023 Yukon River Panel management recommendations – Co-Chairs
11. 2023 Yukon River Mainstem Chum salmon season summary (U.S.) – Christy Gleason and Bonnie Borba, ADF&G
BREAK 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Yukon Time)
Yukon River Salmon 2023 Post-Season Review – Chum (cont.)
12. 2023 Yukon River Mainstem Chum salmon season summary (Canada) – Jacklyn Kendall and Adam O’Dell, DFO
13. Panel Member Questions – 2023 Yukon River Mainstem Chum salmon season
4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Yukon Time)
14. Public Testimony (5 minutes per presenter)
U.S. / CANADA YUKON RIVER PANEL MEETING PUBLIC SESSION – DAY 2
(Sign up for Public Testimony by 3:30 p.m.)
Thursday, January 25
9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. (Yukon Time)
Yukon River Salmon 2023 Post-Season Review – Chum (cont.)
1. Review of 2023 Yukon River Panel management recommendations – Co-Chairs
2. 2023 Yukon River Porcupine Chum salmon season summary (U.S.) – Christy Gleason and Bonnie Borba, ADF&G
3. 2023 Yukon River Porcupine Chum salmon season summary (Canada) – Jacklyn Kendall and Adam O’Dell, DFO
4. Panel Member Questions – 2023 Yukon River Porcupine Chum salmon season
BREAK 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Yukon Time)
Yukon River Panel Presentations
5. Whitehorse Rapids Hydroelectric Facility Relicensing Project – YEC Guest
6. Conservation Hatcheries – Steve Smith, DFO
BREAK 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Yukon Time)
Yukon River Salmon Restoration and Enhancement Fund
7. Yukon River Restoration and Enhancement Fund Priorities Plan (Review and Renewal) – PSC Secretariat
8. Yukon River Panel financial report
a. Funds administered by Pacific Salmon Commission – PSC Secretariat
9. Review of Restoration and Enhancement Fund 2023 project status – PSC S.
10. 2024 Restoration and Enhancement Fund presentation – PSC Secretariat
b. Call for Proposals and Near-Term Priorities identified for 2024
c. Project proposals submitted for consideration
d. Joint Technical Committee review / Traditional Knowledge Committee review / public comments / Panel questions
BREAK 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. (Yukon Time)
Yukon River Panel Communications Committee
11. Committee update on meetings and activities
12. Report on 2023 Yukon River Panel Education Exchange
13. Proposed 2024 Yukon River Panel Education Exchange
4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Yukon Time)
14. Public Testimony (5 minutes per presenter)
4:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Yukon Time)
15. 2024 Pre-Season Yukon River Panel Meeting (April 2024)
16. Closing Remarks
Public Session Adjourns
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5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Yukon Time)
CLOSED SESSION
Bilateral Panel Post-Meeting Debrief and Planning for April 2024 Sessions
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