SALEM — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for feedback ahead of drafting its 2023-25 budget.

The agency is set to host a listening session for each region of the state. The Northeast Region virtual session is scheduled for Thursday, April 14, at 5 p.m.

The public session will include a timeline for public feedback, overview of the budget, recommended new services and future project plans. 

The public feedback during the sessions will impact the latest draft of the agency’s future budget plan — the draft will be presented for approval to the Fish and Wildlife Commission in a meeting on June 17.

The agency is looking for input on how to better promote the participation of underserved populations — such as Black, Indigenous and people of color — in outdoor recreation and conservation.

In a press release, ODFW noted the planned budget does not include a proposed fee increase for recreational hunting or fishing licenses, meaning the agency will have gone almost a full decade without asking for an additional fee increase.

Following approval of the 2023-25 budget, the plans head to the 2023 Oregon State Legislature for adoption.

Access to the proposed budget and the link to the April 14 session is available at www.dfw.state.or.us/news/2022/04_Apr/040122.asp.

Link to join by zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1602917760

To join by phone: +1 669-254-5252 or +1 669-216-1590 or +1 551-285-1373 or +1 646-828-7666

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