Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Amanda L. Morris’s organization
Jun 18, 2025·StrategicPlan
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West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Management and Stocking Plan
The West Virginia Esocid Management and Stocking Plan focuses on the management and stocking efforts for fishes within the Esocidae family in West Virginia. The plan aims to protect and enhance Muskellunge populations, their habitat, water quality, and stream flows, increase the statewide Muskellunge fishery and diversify angling opportunities, increase awareness and utilization of the West Virginia Muskellunge fisheries, and ensure appropriate biological information is available to make informed management decisions.
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The commission discussed the budget and an update on new member recommendations. Key topics included the state's decision to no longer maintain the whitewater website, a presentation on website improvement options from Tyler Technologies, and a discussion on funding for river gauges, with contributions from NPS and potential contributions from Homeland Security.
The budget was reviewed, with questions raised about user fees for gauges. Discussions included updates on new member recommendations, underage guide approval for ACE Adventures, and new member recommendations for private and commercial seats. Chris Ellis and Ed Wooton were reappointed as private user commissioners, and Dave Holloway was appointed to a commercial seat.
The commission reviewed the budget and discussed updates on new member recommendations, noting that they were awaiting a response from the Governor. Key business items included license transfers for Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitters and New River Jet Boats, and approval for an underage guide with Cantrell Ultimate Rafting.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
