The Louisiana Oyster Task Force Health Committee will meet on February 18, 2025, at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport to discuss key industry topics.
The Louisiana Oyster Task Force Health Committee has announced a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The session will take place at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport, located at 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126.
Agenda Highlights:
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Introductions
- Discussion on the Closure of Oyster Area 3
- Public Comment
- Setting the Next Meeting Date
- Adjournment
After the Health Committee session, the complete Louisiana Oyster Task Force will convene at 10:00 a.m. at that same location.
Full Task Force Meeting Agenda Includes:
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call & Guest Introductions
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting and approval of the current agenda
- Treasury Report
- Financial Report & Oyster Tag Sales
- Committee Reports
- Public and Private Oyster Grounds
- Enforcement
- Legislative
- Legal
- Research
- Coastal Restoration
- Marketing
- Health
- Aquaculture
- Joint Task Force Working Group
New Business
- Oyster Lease Moratorium Lifting-Updates
- Equipment Grant Program
- Discussions regarding the Line of Pollution and mapping of oysters
- Oyster Harvester Training
- Fundings for proposals and other items
- Public comment
- Setting next meeting date
- Adjournment
The meetings shall be in compliance with the Open Meetings Law of Louisiana, R.S. 42:11, et seq. Attendance by the public is encouraged. Alternative arrangements may be made by those who are not able to physically attend a meeting. Click Webinar Registration for registration details. To dial into the telephone audio, use the following numbers: 215-861-0674, and when prompted, enter password 806520#.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is committed to protecting and managing the natural resources of the state. For more information, visit www.wlf.louisiana.gov, follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ldwffb, or on Twitter @LDWF.
For press inquiries, please contact Rene LeBreton at 504-286-8745 or rlebreton@wlf.la.gov.