I attended the January Commission meeting where Region 5 provided a "Green Sheet" on this issue. It states "A joint state public meeting will be scheduled for late January in Vancouver." I phoned Region 5 today and was informed that this meeting will not take place. They have a meeting in Tacoma on Wednesday (2 days after the written comment period closes) and they are trying to set up a meeting in - guess where - Ilwaco!
So the thousands of sport fishers in the Portland/Vancouver area will not get our promised public meeting.
Testimony at the February meeting is crucial, in my opinion. At least 4 commissioners have serious concerns, and the Director's own advisory board voted unanimously in opposition.