The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission on Dec. 16 will consider approving the state's Ocean Shore Management Plan and discuss submitting a Habitat Conservation Plan for the threatened Western snowy plover to the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service.

The commission meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in conference room 124 at the North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. N.E., in Salem.

The Ocean Shore Management Plan is a comprehensive look at all of OPRD's regulatory and management responsibilities for the ocean shore. The 203-page plover Habitat Conservation Plan describes the measures OPRD will undertake to avoid, minimize and mitigate impacts to the Western snowy plover in Oregon.

The meeting site is accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations may be arranged up to 72 hours in advance by calling (503) 986-0655.

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On the Net:

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department: http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/documents/dec16-oprc-agenda.rtf