WDFW needs your help.

[bbarnes]

Did i mention WDFW wants to spend 3 to 4 million on a new boat to go out in the ocean to do studies.i wonder what they will be studying?Help we need money we will be cutting programs this is the money wasting im talking about.

[Snapshot]

Buckrub,

I believe Commissioners are paid $100 a day on the days they attend meetings plus meals, board and fuel. It is a volunteer position not a paid position.

[Buckrub]

Buckrub,

I believe Commissioners are paid $100 a day on the days they attend meetings plus meals, board and fuel. It is a volunteer position not a paid position.

Check closer... I get the email updates from the all mighty governess and there was the latest appointment by her with wages over 100k. I will check again though.

[sturgeon seeker]

the wdfw SUCKS what do they do for us. Not a damn thing if you wanna see management look at the odfw the wdfw needs to be schooled by the odfw.

[KillzElk]

Qoute:  InsideWDFW

Even the management in Olympia have packs at their desks for their 2 days of field work.  Hell the "official" uniform in Olympia is scuffed up romeo boots, faded, dirty, jeans, and a flannel shirt.  Right now we are looking at 20 of those people getting pink slips in a month or two.  10% of the program is going bye bye.

Next WDFW resources.  Guys (and gals) I can't stress enough how much is on the chopping block.  As an example we got an e-mail today asking us to use a black and white printer over a color printer.. a savings of $.0039, yes that is .39 of a cent, per page.  This is how tight the purse strings are.  Spending money at this point in time is not an option, especially on something that is not a necessity (relax, I'll explain).

Ruff Job:
Has the well paid commission (100+k yr.) really done the job?
WDFW wants to spend 3 to 4 million on a new boat to go out in the ocean to do studies.
I believe Commissioners are paid $100 a day on the days they attend meetings plus meals, board and fuel.
I get the email updates from the all mighty governess and there was the latest appointment by her with wages over 100k.

This is just a wrap up of before , I could not help but  when I saw the Inside WDFW crying about that they cant print color. You should be happy that you even have a job these days. They could cut some cost Fire you pay $40G each for two new employees a year $80G and save money..


Inside WDFW is just a newbie on here with 36 post & keeps dropping names in all the post WHO ARE YOU..... 

[InsideWDFW]

Did i mention WDFW wants to spend 3 to 4 million on a new boat to go out in the ocean to do studies.i wonder what they will be studying?Help we need money we will be cutting programs this is the money wasting im talking about.

Prove it.

[saylean]

One of my best friends, with whom I grew up with my whole life, works for the WDFW. I know that he is facing a layoff...Personally, this is crap. I would do all I can to help support the WDFW. I remember when I bought my 'bear' wildlife car license...he saw it and was like, "hey man! thanks for the support!". He doesnt hunt anymore, but is worth his weight around the dept in my opinion. It will be a loss of the WDFW and the hunting communitity when we lose people like him.

[KillzElk]

I do agree with you there are a few amazing people left there that should stay .

Who needs a job? Check out some of the salaries..
http://wdfw.wa.gov/employment/

Found this old but new for some article interesting...

This should do the trick and frre up some $$$$$$..
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/02/11/department-of-fish-and-wildlife-may-cut-several-yakima-area-positions

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife  Proposal 200600500:
http://www.nwcouncil.org/fw/budget/2010/proposal.asp?id=1012

Update on Budget and WDFW Layoffs
http://www.wafwp.org/

[InsideWDFW]

Wow someone did a lot of public requests.  http://www.wafwp.org/2009BudgetCutFiles/AllWDFWOrgCharts-Feb2009.pdf is a good resource for those looking at what is on the line.  Each program is looking at around 10% of their programs being cut.  The Wildlife Program starts on page 87.  I know of a majority of those who received letters of notification, and there are some key positions that are going away - page 89 especially.

Edit:  Though a few years old, here's a better idea of what everyone makes. http://lbloom.net/dfw07.html - keep in mind that a majority of these positions required AT least a bachelors, if not a full PH.d.

[KillzElk]

InsideWDFW I like you you are  funny thats what keeps me going. I like how you can jump on post and get off,  two screen names is just what you need  , I will keep you entertained .. Will post more on the WDFW needing more help.. You should try coming to some meeting and tell your story about the WDFW looks like you are representing them very well .

Thank You so much for the entertainment..

[MichaelJ]

BuckRub,

Did you not see the revised proposals from the WDFW after the Eburg meeting?  Did you not read how they changed a lot based upon PUBLIC INPUT???  They took a lot of advice from the public and implemented it into the proposals where biologically feasible.  I was there and felt like the meeting was a huge success.  We spoke, they listened and changed...

WDFW, you got my support.  I know there's a lot of beurecratic *censored* that goes on, but I'd much rather have the power to manage in your hands instead of those inside the governors mansion...

Michael

[Buckrub]

Snapshot... I called and you are correct...$100 per meeting plus expenses, they have about four a month average.... I think they need more

MichealJ
I'm glad you feel all warm and fuzzy because I don't, of course I have been dealing with them for 40 years.
Anytime you base management on lottery style revenue the animals will suffer. 

Insidewdfw,
There are very good people inside the wdfw that deserve better.

[billythekidrock]

Inside WDFW is just a newbie on here with 36 post & keeps dropping names in all the post WHO ARE YOU..... 

Killz - and are you not a newbie?
At least InsideDWFW has contributed in his few threads. What have you done..other then stir the pot?

[Dmanmastertracker]

 


 "of course I have been dealing with them for 40 years"

 How many meeting's did you attend when you were 7?

 Amazing and sad how many "outdoorsmen" would rather get rid of their only voice, then support it. If you think ODFW does thing's better, you haven't been down there much, or really looked into their current system, most Oregonian's are extremely unhappy with the current level of opportunity and Oregon has over 2x the forested land/ habitat now than Washington does. I personally don't care for most of Oregon's State politics and have no desire to follow their lead on any level.

[KillzElk]

Inside WDFW is just a newbie on here with 36 post & keeps dropping names in all the post WHO ARE YOU..... 

Killz - and are you not a newbie?
At least InsideDWFW has contributed in his few threads. What have you done..other then stir the pot?

You are 100% correct on being a newbie.. Thank You.. I have been to several meetings to voice myself to the panel .. When I realized that what may happen should not happen I have been falling it very close.. I will also work on to contribute in a  few more threads.
Sorry for stiring the pot (reference) I am just breathing like everyone else ..
I wanna be able to shoot guns like everyone else  also camp ,hunt ,fish ,hike ..   

See at the next meeting....
The second public comment session is 6 to 9 p.m. April 13 in the Camas Police Department Community Room, 2100 NE Third St., Camas. Written comments can be submitted to the committee’s Web site, www.skamaniacounty.org/SHAC.htm

Where you here?
Mount St. Helens panel hears from public on draft plan Monday, March 30, 2009..
http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/03/31/top_story/doc49d16007f408c282374700.txt

Related articles from last meeting for the ones that missed :

Public access to High Lakes may require major public funding  (March 20)
http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/03/20/this_day/doc49c2c364e563f168529464.txt

Mount St. Helens National Park supporters aren't backing down  (March 5)
http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/03/05/area_news/doc49b099585c73b861331943.txt

The vision for Mount St. Helens  (March 2)
http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/03/02/top_story/doc49ab8d8a97d82576849264.txt

Thank You .....