ODFW release - SALEM, Ore.—ODFW is seeking two new members for the Salmon and Trout Advisory Committee (STAC). One new board member will represent the Eastern Oregon district, and one member will represent the Lower Rogue districts on STAC.  Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2025. For application materials, visit the ODFW STEP webpage and use the “Click here to apply” link.  https://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/step/STAC.asp  Desired applicants should have experience working with volunteers, community service organizations, or involvement in natural resource or fishing education. Ideally, candidates should have knowledge of the issues and activities performed by STEP biologists, volunteers, and partner organizations within their territory. ODFW provides many opportunities for all Oregonians to be engaged with STEP and is looking for ways to further expand our community outreach. Candidates that can connect with or represent young adults, women, families, or underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.  Candidates must also be residents of the area they represent. For the Eastern Oregon STEP district, that area includes the communities of The Dalles, Bend, Prineville, Chemult, Klamath Falls, Lakeview, Jordan Valley, Burns, Pendleton, Hermiston, LaGrande, Ontario, Baker City, and all other communities that lie East of the Cascade Range.  Major river basins include the Deschutes, Klamath, Chewacan, Silvies, Donner and Blitzen, Malheur, Owyhee, John Day, Umatilla, Grande Ronde, Powder, and Hood River.  For the Lower Rogue STEP district, that area includes the communities of Langlois, Port Orford, Gold Beach, Agness and Brookings. This area covers the Southern Oregon coastal basins from Four Mile Creek near Bandon, south to the California border. Major river basins include the Sixes, Elk, Pistol, and Chetco Rivers. The Lower Rogue STEP district also covers the lower Illinois River, and the lower mainstem of the Rogue River from the mouth upstream to Mule Creek.  STEP was created by the Oregon Legislature in 1981 to provide a way for volunteers to participate in the restoration of native stocks of salmon, steelhead, and trout. Since that time, thousands of volunteers have assisted Oregon's fisheries through their involvement in STEP, donating money, materials, equipment, and countless hours of volunteer time and labor.  The nine members of the Salmon & Trout Advisory Committee are appointed by the Governor and represent all regions of Oregon. The committee meets two times per year in various communities throughout the state to conduct STEP business and advise ODFW and the Fish and Wildlife Commission on issues regarding STEP. Committee members are volunteers; however, business-related expenses may be reimbursed.  More information on this announcement, STAC, and STEP can be found at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/STEP/index.asp or by contacting Marty Olson, ODFW Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program Coordinator, at (503) 947-6232 or [email protected].