Was not aware that it was a secret to be kept to the few that participated in the advisory board as I assumed when it was given to me that as in all government processes it would be open and so called transparent not back room deals. But I will e mail Mr. Warren today and apologize for putting forth information that the agency wanted kept hidden.

The text of the E mail:

Good Morning Mr. Warren,

I am writing to apologize for putting forth the GH Gillnettters proposed schedule in a public forum prior to the NOF meeting at Montesano City Hall.. As it had been presented to the GH Advisory Board I simply assumed it was public information and not a secret that was to be kept from the general public with only selected individuals made aware of the content of the proposal. A member of the GH Advisory Committee, in a public forum stated that:

" WDFW was more than a bit displeased about that proposed gillnet schedule leaking onto this forum less than 24 hrs after the fact. Rebuilding burnt bridges ain't always easy. Mutual trust and respect must be earned. It shouldn't be carelessly squandered. "

You have my sincerest apology as I truly thought that WDF&W was presiding over a open public process and I was not aware of a need for secrecy that WDF&W has brought to Mr. E ---------- attention.

Sorry.



CC: Phil Anderson Jim Scott