Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team (GIT 1)

2025

FishGIT Office Hours - July 2025

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm

This is the FishGIT office hours to discuss the revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement

Fish GIT Final Outcome Language Office Hours - April 2025

Monday, April 7, 2025 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

This meeting will provide workgroup and action team members a final opportunity to discuss the proposed outcome language for the updated Blue Crab Sustainability, Fish Habitat, & Oyster Restoration outcomes, as well as the novel Oyster Abundance outcome.

Sustainable Fisheries GIT Spring 2025 Meeting - Day 2

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 9:00am - 2:30pm

This is Day 2 of the biannual Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team meeting.

Sustainable Fisheries GIT Spring 2025 Meeting - Day 1

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 9:00am - 4:30pm

This is Day 1 of the biannual Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team meeting.

Office Hours: Fish GIT Beyond 2025

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Open office hours to answer questions and discuss the Fish GIT's Beyond 2025 process and the assessment of outcomes.

2023

Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Meeting Fall 2023

Monday, September 18, 2023 (all day)

Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Meeting Fall 2023.

Monday September 18th 9:30am-4:00pm

Tuesday September 19th 9:30am-3:00pm

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-Meeting will be hybrid, held in person at the Philip Merrill Environmental Center (6 Herndon Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403).

Virtual Information:
Computer: https://meet.goto.com/NOAAChesapeakeBayOffice/2023fallfishgitmeeting
Phone: +1 (224) 501-3412 Access Code: 681-286-301

Responses for virtual participants:

https://forms.gle/oStSP1JnzZDp...

Please reach out to bailey.robertory@noaa.gov with any questions!

Add to Google Calendar

View agenda [PDF, 150.5 KB] Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Meeting Fall 2023

Sustainable Fisheries Goal Team - Winter, 2023 Membership Meeting

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 (all day)

Location: University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Henson Center

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Both days)

RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/...

Agenda: Will be posted below when available

View agenda [PDF, 121.6 KB] Sustainable Fisheries Goal Team - Winter, 2023 Membership Meeting

Oyster BMP Expert Panel Recommendation Roll-out Webinar Part 2: Oyster Assimilation Protocols

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from 11:00am - 1:00pm

Webinar PART II: Oyster Assimilation Protocol

Registration is not required. Any interested parties who expect to review or provide feedback on the report recommendations are strongly encouraged to participate. The webinar will be recorded and uploaded to the calendar for viewing by anyone with schedule conflicts. The calendar entry for the February 7^th webinar will serve as the central location where any new/revised report materials will be uploaded as they become available. Contact Olivia Caretti (oysterBMPresponse@oysterrecovery.org) with any questions about the report or webinar

Feb 14 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87435464435

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A PDF of the webinar slides are attached below. A recorded version of the webinar can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/NeALI_wbmT0

View minutes [PDF, 1.9 MB] Oyster BMP Expert Panel Recommendation Roll-out Webinar Part 2: Oyster Assimilation Protocols

Oyster BMP Expert Panel Recommendation Roll-out Webinar Part 1: Oyster Reef Enhanced Denitrification Protocols

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 11:00am - 1:00pm

Webinar Part I: Oyster Reef Enhanced Denitrification Protocols

Registration is not required. Any interested parties who expect to review or provide feedback on the report recommendations are strongly encouraged to participate. The webinar will be recorded and uploaded to the calendar for viewing by anyone with schedule conflicts. The calendar entry for the February 7^th webinar will also serve as the central location where any new/revised report materials will be uploaded as they become available. Contact Olivia Caretti (oysterBMPresponse@oysterrecovery.org) with any questions about the report or webinar.

Feb 7 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84017664974

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A PDF of the webinar slides are attached below. A recorded version of the webinar can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/NeALI_wbmT0

View minutes [PDF, 1.9 MB] Oyster BMP Expert Panel Recommendation Roll-out Webinar Part 1: Oyster Reef Enhanced Denitrification Protocols

2022

CBSAC Meeting - November 2022

Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting of the Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee (CBSAC) to discuss data needs for a blue crab benchmark stock assessment. Please contact Mandy Bromilow at mandy.bromilow@noaa.gov with any questions.

Invasive Catfish Workgroup Meeting - July 2022

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual meeting of the Invasive Catfish Workgroup to share subcommittee and member updates as well as new research being conducted.

Fisheries GIT Summer Meeting - July, 2022

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 (all day)

Please fill out this RSVP form if you are interested in attending the meeting, either in person or virtually.

Attendance disclaimers:

With limited capacity at this year's venue, attendance cannot be guaranteed for all who register. All members and interested parties will be guaranteed virtual access to the meeting.

With rising cases of Covid-19 across the region, the Fish GIT team will be following CDC transmission numbers closely. If by June 15th, spread remains "high" or "medium with upward trends" the meeting will be transitioned to a virtual format.

An agenda, with webinar information, is posted below.

View agenda [PDF, 118.4 KB] Fisheries GIT Summer Meeting - July, 2022

CBSAC Meeting - March 2022

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting of the Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee (CBSAC) to discuss planning and coordination of a fall blue crab science workshop.

Fisheries GIT Executive Committee - February 2022

Monday, February 14, 2022 from 11:00am - 1:00pm

Public Executive Committee meeting with first set of decisional items of 2022. An agenda and additional materials will be posted below.

CBSAC Meeting - Jan 2022

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting of the Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee (CBSAC) to discuss and finalize the 2022-2023 Blue Crab Logic & Action Plan as part of the Chesapeake Bay Program's Strategic Review System (SRS) adaptive management process.

Fisheries GIT Winter Meeting 2022 - Day 2

Friday, January 7, 2022 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm

An agenda, webinar information, and other necessary information will be posted on the "day 1" page when available

Fisheries GIT Winter Meeting - 2022 - Day 1

Thursday, January 6, 2022 from 9:00am - 12:00pm

An agenda, webinar information, and other necessary information will be posted here when available Webinar Day 1: Fish GIT Day 1 - January 6th, 2022 Thu, Jan 6, 2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST) https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/599132093 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (872) 240-3311 - One-touch: tel:+18722403311,,599132093# Access Code: 599-132-093 Webinar day 2: Fish GIT Day 2 - Januay 7th, 2022 Fri, Jan 7, 2022 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/866564341 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 - One-touch: tel:+18722403212,,866564341# Access Code: 866-564-341 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/866564341

View agenda [PDF, 108.8 KB] Fisheries GIT Winter Meeting - 2022 - Day 1

2021

CBSAC Meeting - Dec 2021

Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting of the Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee (CBSAC) to discuss charter updates and science priorities.

View agenda [PDF, 73.8 KB] CBSAC Meeting - Dec 2021

Sustainable Fisheries Executive Committee Meeting

Monday, October 18, 2021 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

CBSAC Meeting October 2021

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting of the Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee (CBSAC) to discuss the SRS process and the Blue Crab Logic & Action Plan.

View agenda [PDF, 164.4 KB] CBSAC Meeting October 2021

Sustainable Fisheries Executive Committee Meeting

Monday, September 13, 2021 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

All materials and webinar information will be posted here prior to the meeting date.

View minutes [PDF, 120.2 KB] Sustainable Fisheries Executive Committee Meeting

Invasive Catfish Workgroup Meeting - Summer 2021

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual meeting to share ICW subcommittee updates and provide feedback.

Sustainable Fisheries Goal Team Meeting, Summer 2021 (Day 2)

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 9:00am - 12:00pm

All materials will be posted on the "Day 1" calendar page.

Sustainable Fisheries Goal Team Meeting, Summer 2021 (Day 1)

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 2:30pm - 4:30pm

All materials for both days of the meeting will be posted here.

View agenda [PDF, 98.3 KB] Sustainable Fisheries Goal Team Meeting, Summer 2021 (Day 1)

Sustainable Fisheries Executive Committee Meeting

Monday, April 19, 2021 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Fisheries Executive Committee will meet quarterly to discuss tasks and actions related to the Fisheries Goal Team. All agendas and webinar information will be posted on this page. (Webinar information will be listed on the agenda PDF).

Forage Action Team Meeting - March, 2021

Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Applicable materials and minutes will be posted here:

View agenda [PDF, 104.7 KB] Forage Action Team Meeting - March, 2021

Sustainable Fisheries Executive Committee Meeting

Monday, February 22, 2021 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

All agendas and other materials will be posted here as available

Fisheries Goal Team Meeting - Winter 2021

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 1:00pm - Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 4:00pm

Agenda and select presentations are attached below. Additional materials will be posted here in the coming weeks.

Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee Meeting - January 2021

Monday, January 11, 2021 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting of the Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee (CBSAC) to discuss gear efficiency of the MD and VA winter dredge surveys and to nominate a new CBSAC chair.

2020

Sustainable Fisheries Executive Committee Meeting - December, 2020

Monday, December 14, 2020 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Fish GIT ExComm will meet to discuss a variety of Goal Team and fisheries topics. The agenda, and other applicable materials, can be found below. Webinar link: https://meet.google.com/jex-iogn-rgc

November 2020 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Monday, November 16, 2020 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

View minutes [PDF, 134.9 KB] November 2020 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Fall 2020 Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee Meeting

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting of the Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee (CBSAC) and Fish GIT leadership to discuss the current blue crab stock assessment framework and workgroup updates.

October 2020 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Monday, October 26, 2020 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

View minutes [PDF, 74.2 KB] October 2020 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Invasive Catfish Workgroup Meeting

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 10:00am - 11:30am

Virtual meeting to discuss next steps for the ICW and provide an opportunity to share member updates.

September 2020 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Monday, September 21, 2020 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

August 2020 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Monday, August 24, 2020 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

July 2020 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Monday, July 20, 2020 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

June 2020 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Monday, June 22, 2020 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Decisions to approve invasive catfish management strategy and blue crab advisory report

View minutes [PDF, 138.6 KB] June 2020 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

April 2020 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Monday, April 20, 2020 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

View minutes [PDF, 695.1 KB] April 2020 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

March 2020 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Monday, March 23, 2020 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

View minutes [PDF, 569.2 KB] March 2020 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

February 2020 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Monday, February 24, 2020 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Invasive Catfish Workshop

Wednesday, January 29, 2020 (all day)

The Invasive Catfish Workgroup will gather for an in-person workshop on January 29-30, 2020 at VCU Rice Rivers Center. The objective is to bring together stakeholders to develop collaborative solutions that address workgroup objectives and contribute to a management strategy that will guide state management plans. This is a closed workshop for Workgroup members. The workshop format will be mostly facilitated breakout group discussions.

View agenda [PDF, 128.8 KB] Invasive Catfish Workshop

Sustainable Fisheries GIT Biannual Meeting Winter (2019-2020)

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 9:00am - 5:00pm

The Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team is hosting our Biannual Meeting on January 7-8, 2020. Both days of the meeting will be held in the Davis Hall Owens-Bryant Board Room (room 102) at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science in Gloucester Point, VA. Parking will be available on campus across from Davis Hall (U11 on attached map) and marked as Event Parking. Please join us for an opportunity to hear about oyster restoration in the Chesapeake Bay, focusing on the theme of climate impacts to oysters. The agenda is dedicated to oysters with topics including restoration progress, new research supporting restoration, ecosystem services of restored reefs, intersections with water quality issues, nearshore habitats, and ecosystem changes impacting oysters. Meeting information will be posted as available. See agenda below. Where to Stay: A hotel block is set up for nearby Holiday Inn Express in Williamsburg (Busch Gardens area) at 480 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23185. The hotel is just over 20 minutes by car from VIMS. Rooms are available at the government rate of $65 + tax per night (total $74.80) until December 20. Please make a reservation ASAP to guarantee the block rate by calling (757) 220-1100 and asking for the group name Sustainable Fisheries Team. What to Eat: Lunch will be provided both days on campus, as will coffee both mornings. To help with planning, please confirm the days that you will attend and note any dietary restrictions in the RSVP by December 20. You are welcome to join for an optional group dinner on Tuesday evening at Riverwalk Restaurant in Yorktown (323 Water Street A-1, Yorktown, VA 23690). A remote call-in option will be available via Zoom. Day 1: Conference Line: +1 (929) 205-6099 Conference Code: 499-025-166 Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/499025166 Day 2: Conference Line: +1 (646) 558-8656 Conference Code: 637-266-338 Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/637266338

View agenda [PDF, 172.4 KB] Sustainable Fisheries GIT Biannual Meeting Winter (2019-2020)

2019

November 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Monday, November 25, 2019 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

View minutes [PDF, 165.9 KB] November 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Fisheries GIT Executive Committee and Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee joint meeting

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 from 10:00am - 3:00pm

Joint meeting of Fisheries GIT leadership and Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee (CBSAC) to prioritize science needs and 2-year actions

View agenda [PDF, 127.6 KB] Fisheries GIT Executive Committee and Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee joint meeting

September 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Monday, September 23, 2019 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

View minutes [PDF, 88.8 KB] September 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Invasive Catfish Workgroup conference call

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from 10:00am - 12:00pm

Initial meeting of the Invasive Catfish Workgroup expanded membership

August 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Monday, August 26, 2019 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

View minutes [PDF, 218.7 KB] August 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

Forage Action Team meeting

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 10:30am - 4:00pm

In-person meeting to discuss progress toward a forage indicator and review the suggested indicator framework

View agenda [PDF, 129.0 KB] Forage Action Team meeting

June 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Biannual Meeting

Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 9:00am - 5:00pm

June 2019 Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Biannual Meeting We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team (GIT) June 2019 Biannual Meeting on June 26-27, 2019 in Cambridge, MD. Materials will be available here before and after the meeting. The draft agenda is subject to change. Content: Agenda for Day 1 will focus on blue crab, including Winter Dredge Survey results and approval of the 2019 Advisory Report, fish habitat update on ongoing assessments, funded habitat research projects, and discussion of water column habitat modeling. Day 2 will include OysterFutures and an oyster hatchery tour, funded forage research projects, and a discussion of 2019 GIT funding. Logistics: The meeting will take place at UMCES Horn Point Lab Oyster Hatchery, 2020 Horns Point Road, Cambridge, MD 21613. When you arrive, parking is available in the solar lot on the left side of the driveway entrance, overflow in the grass as needed. The meeting will take place in the main hatchery building - look for the metal rockfish sculpture inside. Plan to stick around for the hatchery tour on Day 2! A hotel block has been arranged at Holiday Inn Express in Cambridge, 2715 Ocean Gateway, Cambridge, MD 21613. To secure a space, please make your reservation before June 10 directly through the Holiday Inn website. Use the group code "STF" for Sustainable Fisheries. Room rates are held at $111 + tax until Monday, June 10, so please make your reservation before then if you do not plan to commute. It's busy season for tourism, so take advantage of the room block early! Lunch will be provided for participants on both days, given your RSVP. Please confirm which days you will need lunch and alert us if you have any dietary restrictions no later than Friday, June 14. We will order a mix of sandwich options based on numbers confirmed.

View agenda [PDF, 182.9 KB] June 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Biannual Meeting

May 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee conference call

Monday, May 20, 2019 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

View minutes [PDF, 60.1 KB] May 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee conference call

April 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee conference call

Monday, April 22, 2019 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

View minutes [PDF, 62.0 KB] April 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee conference call

March 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee conference call

Monday, March 25, 2019 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

View minutes [PDF, 112.9 KB] March 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee conference call

February 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee conference call

Monday, February 25, 2019 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

View minutes [PDF, 168.3 KB] February 2019 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee conference call

2018

December 2018 Sustainable Fisheries Biannual Full GIT Meeting

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 from 9:00am - 5:00pm

The Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team is hosting the December Biannual Meeting on December 17-18, 2018. Both days of the meeting will be held in the Huntington Room at the Mariner's Museum in Newport News, VA. Please join us for an opportunity to hear about oyster restoration in the Chesapeake Bay, blue crabs, forage, invasive catfish and more! Day 1 of the December 2018 meeting will focus primarily on oyster restoration, research and monitoring efforts in the Chesapeake Bay. Day 2 will highlight progress made towards the 2014 Watershed Agreement outcomes, including blue crab, forage, and fish habitat. To join the meeting remotely, a conference line and webinar will be available. Conference Line: 866-917-0618 Conference Code: 1613714 Day 1 Webinar: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/544642469 Day 2 Webinar: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/546261013

View agenda [PDF, 164.7 KB] December 2018 Sustainable Fisheries Biannual Full GIT Meeting

November 2018 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, November 26, 2018 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

View minutes [PDF, 132.1 KB] November 2018 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

October 2018 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, October 29, 2018 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

View minutes [PDF, 112.5 KB] October 2018 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

September 2018 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, September 24, 2018 from 10:00am - 12:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

View minutes [PDF, 146.3 KB] September 2018 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

August 2018 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, August 20, 2018 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee

View minutes [PDF, 106.5 KB] August 2018 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

July 2018 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, July 23, 2018 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Monthly working session of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee The team brought together members of the Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee (CBSAC) and authors of the report "Ecological and Economic Effects of Derelict Fishing Gear in the Chesapeake Bay" to discuss management recommendations based on results of the study.

View minutes [PDF, 114.8 KB] July 2018 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

2018 Joint Habitat and Fisheries GIT Meeting

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 (all day)

For the first time, the Habitat and Fisheries GITs will hold a joint meeting to discuss common themes and goals. Presentations, followed by breakout discussions, will allow us to identify areas of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed important for multiple outcomes of interest to both GITs that could serve as basis for a joint proposal for GIT funding. Structure: This three-day meeting will follow a staggered format; the Habitat GIT will meet June 19th-20th and the Fisheries GIT will meet June 20th-21st. Day 1 (June 19th): Habitat GIT meets to handle internal business items. Day 2 (June 20th): Both Habitat and Fisheries GITs meet jointly. Day 3 (June 21st): Fisheries GIT meets to handle internal business items. Presentations will fall into the following categories: Science and Data Tools (including a recap of the April STAC Fish Habitat Workshop) Planning and Policy Tools (such as the USACE Comprehensive Plan) Financing Opportunities

April 2018 SFGIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, April 23, 2018 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Fisheries GIT Ex Comm

View agenda [DOCX, 23.2 KB] April 2018 SFGIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Forage Action Team conference call

Monday, April 9, 2018 from 10:00am - 12:00pm

The Forage Action Team will hold a call to discuss indicator development and the preliminary results of the citizen science forage sampling project.

March 2018 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, March 26, 2018 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly Conference Call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team's Executive Committee. Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6846626309092700675 Phone: (877) 921-8911 Passcode: 7762916

View agenda [DOCX, 35.2 KB] March 2018 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

February 2018 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, February 26, 2018 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team's Executive Committee. Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7130441045179358465 Phone: (877) 921-8911 Passcode: 7762916

January 2018 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, January 29, 2018 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team's Executive Committee. Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5140133685255572737 Phone (877) 921-8911 Passcode 7762916

2017

December 2017 Full Sustainable Fisheries GIT Meeting

Monday, December 18, 2017 from 10:00am - Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 4:00pm

Biannual meeting of the full Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team The Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team (Fisheries GIT) continues to provide a forum for connecting science and policy across jurisdictions and the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. The diverse team meets biannually in June and December. Day One of the December 2017 meeting will focus primarily on oyster research, restoration, and efforts in the Chesapeake Bay. Day Two will highlight progress made towards the Outcomes supporting the 2014 Watershed Agreement, such as blue crab, forage, and fish habitat. The meeting will be held at St. Mary's College in St. Mary's City, MD. Call-In: 866-917-0618; Pass Code: 1613714 December 18th Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7323768173934391299 December 19th Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7775184767345776131

View agenda [PDF, 142.5 KB] December 2017 Full Sustainable Fisheries GIT Meeting

November 2017 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, November 20, 2017 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team's Executive Committee. Phone: (866) 917-0618 Passcode: 1613714 Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8356417399982314753

Invasive Catfish Symposium

Monday, November 6, 2017 from 10:30am - Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 5:00pm

The Invasive Catfish Task Force is hosting an Invasive Catfish Symposium on November 6-7 at the VCU Rice Rivers Center to discuss the state of the science and status of the catfish fishery. Topics will include population dynamics, movement and habitat use, diet, and harvest. Space is limited. Dates November 6, 2017 10:30am - 5:15pm November 7, 2017 9:00am - 5:00pm Remote Access Phone: (866) 917-0618 Passcode: 1613714 November 6 Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8827143616097588993 November 7 Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7105424955232941313

View agenda [PDF, 134.8 KB] Invasive Catfish Symposium

October 2017 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, October 23, 2017 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Executive Committee. October 23, 2017 from 1:00pm-3:00pm Call-In (877) 921-8911; Passcode: 7762916 Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/155844064633463553

Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call and Sturgeon Webinar

Friday, September 22, 2017 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Webinar on the Critical Habitat Designation for Atlantic Sturgeon and monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee. September 22, 2017 from 1:00pm-3:00pm Call-In: 866-917-0618; Pass Code: 1613714 Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2227903410810756867

July 2017 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, July 24, 2017 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team's Executive Committee. Call-In: 866-917-0618; Pass Code: 1613714 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4202510844889713923

View agenda [PDF, 111.6 KB] July 2017 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

June 2017 Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Meeting

Monday, June 19, 2017 from 10:00am - Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 2:00pm

Biannual meeting of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Address: Education Center Room 201/202, Chincoteague Bay Field Station, 34001 Mill Dam Rd, Wallops Island, VA 23337 June 19th Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7334027712290391042 June 20th Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1207195979090031874 Meeting Materials: http://www.chesapeakebay.net/calendar/event/25044/ Audio: (866) 917-0618 Passcode: 1613714

View agenda [PDF, 139.1 KB] June 2017 Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Meeting

June 2017 STAC Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 10:30am - 5:00pm

http://www.chesapeake.org/stac/meeting.php?activity_id=265

May 2017 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, May 22, 2017 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Executive Committee. Phone: (877) 921-8911 Passcode: 7762916 Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5678811912084557827

April 2017 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, April 24, 2017 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Executive Committee. Phone: (877) 921-8911 Passcode: 7762916 Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3105012421623689731

March 2017 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, March 27, 2017 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Executive Committee. Phone: (877) 921-8911 Passcode: 7762916 Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2836893211881185282

March 2017 STAC Quarterly Meeting - UPDATE: March 14 webinar/call-in only, March 15 cancelled

Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from 10:00am - 4:00pm

http://www.chesapeake.org/stac/meeting.php?activity_id=264

February 2017 Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, February 27, 2017 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Executive Committee. Phone: (877) 921-8911 Passcode: 7762916 Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5541458719147237892

January 2017 Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, January 23, 2017 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team's Executive Committee. Phone: (877) 921-8911 Passcode: 7762916 Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7453301632152027652

2016

December Sustainable Fisheries Full GIT Meeting

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 9:00am - Wednesday, December 7, 2016 from 4:00pm

Biannual meeting of the full Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team membership.

View agenda [PDF, 148.6 KB] December Sustainable Fisheries Full GIT Meeting

November Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, November 28, 2016 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team.

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CANCELED: October Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, October 31, 2016 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Executive Committee. Call In: (877) 921-8911 Passcode: 7762916

September Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, September 26, 2016 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team's Executive Committee

CANCELED: August Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, August 15, 2016 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Executive Committee. Call In: (877) 921-8911 Passcode: 7762916 Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2979596622202752002

July Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, July 18, 2016 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team's Executive Committee. Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2944087894183650050

June 2016 Full Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Meeting

Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 10:00am - Friday, June 3, 2016 from 2:00pm

Semiannual meeting of the full Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team. Details are available here: http://rampages.us/vculogistics/

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May Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, May 23, 2016 from 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team's Executive Committee

April Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Executive Committee Conference Call

Monday, April 25, 2016 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team's Executive Committee.

March Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team Monthly Ex Comm Call

Monday, March 28, 2016 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee.

February Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Call

Monday, February 22, 2016 from 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee.

January 2016 Sustainable Fisheries Ex Comm Conference Call

Monday, February 1, 2016 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee.

2015

December 2015 Sustainable Fisheries FULL GIT Meeting

Monday, December 14, 2015 (all day)

Semiannual meeting of the full Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team.

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Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Call November 2015

Monday, November 16, 2015 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee.

Cownose Ray Scientific Workshop

Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 9:00am - 4:00pm

This is a scientific workshop bringing together experts to discuss the latest research and the broader context of what we know about cownose rays in the Chesapeake Bay. Time is allotted for brief public comment. Written public comments can be submitted for inclusion in the final workshop report. There are no policy decisions being made at this workshop. Workshop Goal: Characterize what is known about the life history and population dynamics of cownose rays in the Chesapeake Bay as well as fishing effort and ecosystem interactions. Identify a mechanism to determine the stock status of Atlantic cownose rays (Rhinoptera bonasus) in the Chesapeake Bay to inform future fishery management.

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Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Call October 2015

Monday, October 19, 2015 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee.

Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Call September 2015

Monday, September 21, 2015 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee. Call-In: 877-921-8911; Pass Code: 7762916 Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3804377671551934209

CANCELLED Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Call August 2015

Monday, August 17, 2015 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee.

Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Call July 2015

Monday, July 27, 2015 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee.

June 2015 Sustainable Fisheries FULL GIT Meeting

Monday, June 1, 2015 from 9:00am - 5:00pm

Semiannual meeting of the full Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team.

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Sustainable Fisheries GIT Executive Committee Call May 2015

Monday, May 18, 2015 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Monthly conference call of the Fisheries GIT Executive Committee.

Input Session for Strategies to Protect and Restore Chesapeake Fish, Wildlife, Habitats & Watersheds

Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 10:00am - 1:00pm

Please join us for an informal, informational poster session where you will have an opportunity to learn about the key components of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement Outcomes' Management Strategies. The focus will be on strategies related to fisheries, habitat and healthy watersheds. There will be an opportunity to provide feedback and comments directly to Bay Program staff. There will also have a computer workstation set up for guests to enter comments.

Input Session for Strategies to Protect and Restore Chesapeake Fish, Wildlife, Habitats & Watersheds

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 10:00am - 1:00pm

Please join us for an informal, informational poster session where you will have an opportunity to learn about the key components of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement Outcomes' Management Strategies. The focus will be on strategies related to fisheries, habitat and healthy watersheds. There will be an opportunity to provide feedback and comments directly to Bay Program staff. There will also have a computer workstation set up for guests to enter comments.

Input Session for Strategies to Protect and Restore Chesapeake Fish, Wildlife, Habitats & Watersheds

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 10:00am - 1:00pm

Please join us for an informal, informational poster session where you will have an opportunity to learn about the key components of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement Outcomes' Management Strategies. The focus will be on strategies related to fisheries, habitat and healthy watersheds. There will be an opportunity to provide feedback and comments directly to Bay Program staff. There will also have a computer workstation set up for guests to enter comments.