The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced the formation of the Wildlife Rehabilitators Advisory Committee (WRAC) and its appointees. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and assistance to the division on how to incorporate input from New Jersey's licensed wildlife rehabilitators to improve the wildlife rehabilitation program and the care provided to injured and orphaned wildlife.
The WRAC is comprised of wildlife rehabilitators, representatives of the Endangered and Nongame Species Advisory Committee and the Fish and Game Council, and a representative from another state Department. Mammal, bird and reptile rehabilitators are each well-represented on the Committee.
The first meeting of the committee will be this Friday, February 10 at 10 am, at the Division of Fish and Wildlife's Central Region Office, located on the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area, 1 Eldridge Rd., in Robbinsville, Monmouth Co. The public is invited to attend. Click for more information, including committee members and details about the upcoming meeting.
The NJDEP's Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds anglers that there will be a public forum to discuss freshwater fisheries research and management, culture and recreational angling in New Jersey on Saturday, February 25 beginning at 10:00 am. The meeting will be held at the Batsto Village Visitors Center located on Route 542 in the Wharton State Forest, Washington Township, Burlington County.
Topics cover all aspects of freshwater management, including both warmwater and coldwater fisheries. Come and be a voice in the development of future regulations and management strategies affecting New Jersey's freshwater resources.
Pre-registration is not required but is appreciated, and will help ensure that all attendees can be accommodated. Individuals can pre-register by calling 856-629-4950 or by sending an e-mail to Christopher.Smith@dep.state.nj.us.
The Fisheries Forum is the individual angler's best opportunity to have an integral role in the development of future regulations and management strategies affecting New Jersey anglers and its freshwater fishery resource! Click for more information about the forum, including directions and contact information.
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