Louisiana Crab Task Force to Meet April 22

Britney Breaux, Chair

Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m.

Terrebonne Parish Council Chambers

8026 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360

AGENDA

I.          Pledge of Allegiance

II.          Call to Order

III.          Roll Call

IV.          Approval of the January 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes

V.          Approval of the April 22, 2026 Meeting Agenda

VI.          Financial Report

VII.          New Business

A.     To Discuss the Possibility of Adding Phone Numbers to the Requirements for Crab Trap Marking - LDWF

B.     To Hear an Update on the 2025 Louisiana Blue Crab Stock – LDWF

C.    To Hear an Update on the MSC Certification Conditions from the 2025 Surveillance Audit and Consider Funding to Address Conditions – LDWF

D.    To Hear Ongoing Diamondback Terrapin Research and Proposed Future Research – Dr. Tim Clay, Nicholls State University

VIII.          Public Comment

IX.          Set Next Meeting

X.          Adjourn

The meeting will be held in compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as defined by Louisiana R.S. 42:11, et seq. The public is invited to attend. To listen in to the meeting via webinar register here.

If you would like to call in via phone, you can log onto the webinar by dialing in at 215-861-0674, and using the password- 806520#

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is committed to accommodating all reasonable special requests regarding access to our meetings. Please direct all sign language interpreting services or other accommodation needs to rlebreton@wlf.la.gov at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date.