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IFB P2570006 Ocean Resources Enhancement and Hatchery Program (OREHP) Facilitation
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The Ocean Resources Enhancement and Hatchery Program (OREHP), established by the California Legislature in 1983, aims to assess whether hatchery-released marine finfish can bolster wild fish populations, with a focus on species valuable for sport and commercial fisheries. Managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the program involves a collaborative structure that includes an Ocean Resources Enhancement Advisory Panel (OREAP) and a Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to guide research and program development. A key component of OREHP is the hatchery operation conducted by Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI), which cultures juvenile white seabass for release into the wild and evaluates the impact of hatchery-reared fish on natural populations. Over the years, evaluations, including a comprehensive 2017 review by California Sea Grant, have highlighted the program’s contributions to scientific understanding but noted limited success in increasing the abundance of legal-sized white seabass. In response, recent stakeholder engagement efforts completed in 2024 have gathered broad support for the program’s continued evolution, emphasizing research, conservation, community involvement, and integration with broader fisheries management initiatives. Moving forward, CDFW plans to facilitate a workshop involving OREAP, SAC, and HSWRI to develop clear long-term outcomes, success criteria, and actionable short-term goals, ensuring these are scientifically sound and aligned with stakeholder priorities. This process will include establishing subcommittees, defining roles, responsibilities, budgets, and timelines to guide future program development and enhance its effectiveness. The procurement process for facilitating this workshop is underway, with a solicitation issued by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, aiming to select a qualified facilitator to support the planning and execution of these strategic planning activities.
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