Salem, Or. — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) Advisory Committee will meet in person Tuesday, Oct. 14 in the Evergreen conference room in Cartwright's Taprock Grill & Restaurant at 971 SE 6th St. in Grants Pass. The meeting runs from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend.

The meeting also has a virtual option through Microsoft Teams. The agenda and Teams log in information is available online. The agenda includes review of 10 mini-grant applications and various program updates.

The Oregon Legislature created the Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program in 1981 to provide a way for volunteers to participate in the restoration of native stocks of salmon, steelhead, and trout. The STEP Advisory Committee makes recommendations to ODFW and the Fish and Wildlife Commission on issues regarding its programs. The committee's 9 members are appointed by the Governor and represent all areas of Oregon.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided as needed for individuals requesting assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters or large-print materials. Individuals needing these types of accommodations may call the Information and Education Division at (800) 720-6339 or (503) 947-6002 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Visit the Salmon Trout Enhancement Program web page to learn more about the program or call STEP staff at (503) 947-6232.