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PIT TAG STEERING COMMITTEE

The goal of the PIT Tag Steering Committee (PTSC) is to coordinate implementation of tagging and interrogation systems and to provide a comprehensive PIT tag database accessible to all interested parties in the Columbia River Basin.

The purpose of the Committee is to:

  • Provide technical guidance for the field tagging, interrogation facilities and data management of PTAGIS.
  • Provide feedback to the PSMFC Executive Director for annual performance review of PTAGIS.
  • Coordinate training for taggers and other field personnel involved with the PIT Tag tagging system as needed. Facilitate implementation of standardized tagging techniques to ensure high quality marking.
  • Establish system specifications and update annually to assure integrity and continuity of the data.
  • Provide coordinated recommendations to appropriate agencies on activities and programs that further the Committee’s goals.
  • Identify and forward policy issues to appropriate agencies for resolution.

Members

Jeff Fryer

Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
700 NE Multnomah St, Suite 1200
Portland, OR 97232
503-731-1266
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Will Simpson

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
1211 SE Cardinal Ct., Suite 100
Vancouver, WA 98683
360-604-2529
Email

Pat Keniry

Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
203 Badgley, Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR 97850
541-962-3026
Email

Scott Putnam

Idaho Department of Fish & Game
3316 16th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
208-799-5010
Email

TBA

NOAA Fisheries
3305 E. Commerce St.
Pasco, WA 99301
509-539-1270
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Brandon Chockley

Fish Passage Center
847 NE 19th Avenue, Suite 250
Portland, OR 97232
503-833-3907
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Charles Morrill, Chair

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
600 N. Capitol Way
Olympia, WA 98501
360-902-2747
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Brady Allen

Bonneville Power Administration
905 NE 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
503-230-5115
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