Latest on how to participate in the NOF Grays Harbor tonight. Might take a bit of fumbling around to register and if you get it right you will get an auto confirmation.

Good morning everyone,

I sincerely hope that this email finds everyone safe and healthy, practicing social distancing at home. Just wanted to provide everyone with some information regarding our 2020 NOF Grays Harbor public meeting scheduled for tonight at 6pm. The meeting will be online using the Zoom platform and the Agency has consulted with Ross Strategic to help facilitate these online meetings. The link to join the meeting and all the meeting materials can be found here: https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/management/north-falcon/public-meetings. You don’t need to download Zoom or make an account in order to participate in tonight’s meeting. While there is an option to pre-register for tonight’s meeting, it is also not necessary to participate. Pre-registering will allow Ross Strategic to get an idea of how many people might attend the meeting and how many would like to provide public comment. There are two ways to join the meeting, online or call-in, both options will allow you to hear the staff presentation and provide comment. By following the link above you can also test your system to make sure the audio and video work ahead of time if you choose. Ross strategic is encouraging people to try an join the meeting 15 minutes early and have provided an email address on the page mentioned above if folks are having technical issues. Joining the meeting is relatively easy, simply click the “join webinar” link or dial the number listed and enter the webinar ID on the webpage mentioned above. For those joining online you will be asked to provide your name, people using the phone will be identified by the last four digits of your phone number you are calling from. Ross strategic will start the meeting with a short tutorial on how to use the tool for people online and for folks on the phone. Lastly, the Department is excited to use the Zoom platform and happy to have Ross Strategic to help facilitate these meetings but with anything new there may be a few bumps and bruises along the way. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we work forward together through these dynamic and difficult circumstances.

Stay safe and well,

Chad Herring

South Coast Fishery Policy Lead

Montesano Regional Headquarters

48 Devonshire Rd

Montesano WA, 98563

Office#:(360)249-1299

Cell #:(360)470-3410