[SCE] [NCWaterNet] F&G appointment

[alevine at mcn.org]

Hi Glen


We do. Thanks for the heads up. It would help if there were proactive 
notice - so we do not work against something that we should not work 
against.

Noticing that they are doing TMDLs for mercury on Snake River dams.  If 
you want to push this - hiring Mike Lozeau might be a good idea.  Not 
sure they are set up to litigate.  Mike does better than others.

Alan

On 2024-01-22 11:07 am, Glen Spain wrote:
> Colleagues....
> 
> Darius Anderson and his company _Platinum Advisors_, have been PCFFA's
> lobbyists for some years.  They were very effective in protecting and
> advocating for our fisheries, particularly California salmon
> fisheries, in the legislative process.  Unfortunately, we will be
> losing their lobbyist services because Darius being on the Commission
> would potentially create conflicts of interest for Platinum to
> continue to represent us, as PCFFA often has issues before the
> Commission.   But if you want  someone who is aware of fisheries
> issues and the importance of protecting California salmon habitat and
> water flows for salmon, we can give him a very strong recommendation.
> 
> 
> ================================================
> 
> Glen H. Spain, J.D., NW Regional Director
> Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations (PCFFA)
> and the Institute for Fisheries Resources (IFR)
> PO Box 11170, Eugene OR  97440-3370
> Phone: 541-689-2000   Email: fish1ifr at aol.com
> ================================================
> 
> In a message dated 1/21/2024 11:05:46 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> pqrst at monitor.net writes:
> 
>> Thanks Frank,
>> In the news:
>> 
> https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/01/19/governor-newsom-announces-appointments-1-19-24/
>> 
>> 
>> Darius Anderson, of Kenwood, has been appointed to the California
>> Fish and Game Commission. Anderson has been Founder and Owner of
>> Platinum Advisors since 1998. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in
>> Communications from George Washington University. This position
>> requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem.
>> Anderson is registered without party preference.
>> 
>> I'm not certain what expertise Mr. Anderson has to offer on this
>> commission.