I talked to the DFG commission staff again today to learn more about the regulation change process. Because Alameda Creek issues are not on the agenda for the Feb. 3, 2010 commission meeting in Sacramento, the public can comment on the issue.

I'm taking the day off work and will be going to the meeting. I think that the sooner we do something, the better. I am going to submit comments via email tonight.

Let me know if you can come also. I can drive as many as 4 other people from Dublin. The commission website advises that if multiple people are there for the same topic, that a spokesperson be appointed. I will do that bit, but having more people present cannot possibly be a bad thing. I know this is tremendously last minute and on a weekday. The meeting starts at 10am. The agenda can be found here:

http://www.fgc.ca.gov/meetings/2010/020310agd.asp

Some notes about participating in the meeting (copied from the DFG website)

The public is encouraged to comment on any item on the agenda. In order for the Commission to adequately consider public comments, the public is requested to submit written comments no later than ten days prior to the meeting. Written comments received fewer than ten days preceding the meeting will be submitted to the Commission at the meeting; however, Commission staff is unable to deliver material received one day before and on the day of the meeting to the Commissioners when the meeting is not in Sacramento. Please send your comments to be received no later than two days before the meeting.

If you decide to speak at the Commission meeting, please begin by giving your name and affiliation (if any) and the number of people represented by your organization. Then tell the Commission your concerns. Time allotted for each agenda item depends upon the number of speakers for each item and the length of the agenda. The Commission is interested in your views; don't worry about how to say them. If several people have spoken, try not to be repetitious. If there are several with the same concerns, please try to appoint a spokesperson. The Commission is particularly interested in the specific reasons you are for or against a proposal because the Commission's decision needs to be based on specific reasons.
If you would like to present handouts/written material to the Commission at the meeting, please provide eleven (11) copies.

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Interested parties may present oral and/or written comments on proposed regulations in person at Commission meetings, or may submit written comments via e-mail to fgc@fgc.ca.gov, via fax to (916) 653-5040, via mail to California Fish and Game Commission, 1416 Ninth Street, Room 1320, Sacramento, CA 95814.

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A business or a person submitting a comment to a proposed regulation or proposed amendment or repeal of a regulation has the right to request a copy of the final statement of reasons. Requests may also be submitted to the California Fish and Game Commission, 1416 Ninth Street, Room 1320, Sacramento, CA 95814.

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The Commissioners' ultimate decisions must reflect not only the biological needs of our fish and wildlife, but also the wishes, needs and desires of all those who enjoy these resources with the interest, understanding and involvement of everyone who appreciates our magnificent fish and wildlife resources