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Agriculture Department, on behalf of Fish and Wildlife Commission, recommending the Board receive a presentation from the Fish and Wildlife Commission Annual Report for 2022.
FUNDING: General Fund, Court Fines and Penalties.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The El Dorado County Fish and Wildlife Commission advises the Board of Supervisors on matters pertaining to the conservation of Fish, Game and Wildlife. The Commission also makes recommendations to the Board pertaining to the expenditure of Fish and Game Preservation funds and fine revenues. One of the key initiatives of the Commission is the eradication of poaching in El Dorado County. The goals of the Fish and Wildlife Commission include: serving El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and the community, encouraging responsible stewardship of EDC’s fish, game and wildlife resources, develop Commission resources to work on past and future projects, encourage cooperative sponsorships & funding, expanding community outreach, i.e., donating refurbished fishing rods and reels, youth fishing derbies, new project designs, i.e., Family Fishing Days, and monitor relevant legislation and policy.
ALTERNATIVES
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PRIOR BOARD ACTION
22-0348 February 16, 2022
19-1378, January 28, 2020
19-0539, July 16, 2019
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
California Fish and Game Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Caltrans, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Forest Service, United States Fish and WIldlife Services, El Dorado County Agricultural Department, and California Department of Water Resources
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Receive the presentation as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Fish and Wildlife Commission receives revenue each year from court fines and penalties in amounts that range from $1,200 - $7,782 historically. In addition, the General Fund has provided contributions in amounts ranging from $12,000 to $20,000 in prior years for the Commission's projects in El Dorado County. The FY 2023-24 budget is $23,000.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Public Safety, Economic Development, Good Governance, Healthy Communities, and Infrastructure.
CONTACT
LeeAnne Mila (530) 621-7403 or Myrna Tow (530) 621-6647