CLACKAMAS – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking written public comment on a draft Hatchery Genetic Management Plan (HGMP) for the Sandy River spring chinook program (Stock 11). The comment period is open February 15 – March 7, 2006.

NOAA Fisheries requires HGMPs to provide a review of each hatchery's current operational components for each fish species reared at a facility. Following public and ODFW review, the HGMP will be submitted to NOAA Fisheries for final review. A copy of the draft spring chinook HGMP can be requested from the Northwest Region office in Clackamas at 503-657-2000. The draft also is posted on the ODFW Web site at www.dfw.state.or.us on the Fish Division Page.

All written comments should be sent to Todd Alsbury, District Fisheries Biologist, 17330 SE Evelyn St., Clackamas, OR 97015 or emailed to todd.alsbury@state.or.us. Comments must be received or postmarked by 5 p.m. March 7, 2006.