Overview
The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) for the Ocean Resources Enhancement and Hatchery Program (OREHP) is mandated by the California Legislature to advise CDFW's Director and the Ocean Resources Enhancement Advisory Panel regarding program activities. The goal of the SAC is to help ensure scientific integrity and transparency in science-based decision making.
Accepting Nominations Now!
CDFW is requesting nominations to fill one seat on the Ocean Resources Enhancement and Hatchery Program Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC). If you are interested in becoming a member of the SAC or nominating an individual(s) to the SAC, please review the nominee solicitation (PDF).
Upcoming Meetings
The next meeting of the SAC will be Thursday, April 23, 2026; meeting agenda now available. The meeting will be held virtually from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. For questions or additional information, please email OREHP@wildlife.ca.gov.
Scientific Advisory Committee Members
| Member |
Member Affiliation |
| Luiz Barbieri, Ph. D. |
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
| Lee Blankenship |
Northwest Marine Technology |
| Ken Cain, Ph.D. |
University of Idaho |
| Michael Franklin, Ph.D. |
California State University Northridge |
| Jackson Gross, Ph.D. |
University of California Davis |
| Ken Leber |
Mote Marine Laboratory |
| Kai Lorenzen, Ph.D. |
University of Florida |
| Matt Powell, Ph.D. |
University of Idaho |
| Greg Wiens, Ph.D. |
United States Department of Agriculture |
| Nicole Williamson |
Minnesota Zoo |
| Gabby Yang |
University of California, Davis |
| Ron Zweig |
Fisheries and Aquaculture Consultant, Massachusetts |