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To: Getto, Leila[leila_getto@ios.doi.gov] Cc: David Anderson[danderson@naturalresourceresults.com]; Mitchell Butler[mitchbutler@naturalresourceresults.com]; Sue Doroff[sdoroff@westernrivers.org]; Cassidy, Benjamin[benjamin_cassidy@ios.doi.gov] From: Willis Yarberry Sent: 2018-06-08T16:58:53-04:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] John Day visit for the Secretary Received: 2018-06-08T16:59:09-04:00 Leila, Sorry about the late response, but have spoken with Nick in the schedulers office. Due to declining flows and rapidly approaching summer temperatures we feel that and October visit would be preferable for the Secretary. Irrigation turns off around 10/15, and if the visit was scheduled after that, Secretary would have a shot at a Steelhead, but anytime that month would be a nice time to be on the John Day. We will get you the completed form by next week, and are flexible on the nature of the event and the Secretary's schedule. Willis Yarberry | Director of Lands Western Rivers Conservancy 1228 15th Street, Suite 215 | Denver, CO 80202 Mobile: 406-459-8056 | www.westernrivers.org Sometimes to save a river, you have to buy it. On May 9, 2018, at 11:55 AM, Getto, Leila <leila getto@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Dear Willis, Thank you for your thoughtful invitation to the Secretary. Can I trouble you for a little more information by filling out the attached form? I greatly appreciate your time and help. Thank you! Leila Leila Sepehri Getto U.S. Department of the Interior Immediate Office of the Secretary Deputy Director, Scheduling and Advance Direct: 202-208-5359 Cell: 202-706-9435 Email: 'eila getto@ios.doi.gov On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 3:42 PM, Cassidy, Benjamin <benjamin cassidy@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Than you, Willis. I am looping in our scheduling team for their awareness and so that they can check on availability. On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 2:58 PM, Willis Yarberry <wyarberry@westernrivers .org> wrote: I am told that the best time to be on the John Day for prolific smallmouth bass action is between now and the end of June. We would love to get the Secretary out for a day of fishing, with an overnight probably in downtown Condon if that will work with his scheduling. Would love to have you both attend if possible. Again, thanks for all the help gettin our first installment over the goal line. Willis Yarberry | Director of Lands Western Rivers Conservancy 1228 15th Street, Suite 215 | Denver, CO 80202 Mobile: 406-45 9-8056 | www.westernrivers.org Sometimes to save a river, you have to buy it. Benjamin J. Cassidy Department of the Interior Immediate Office of the Secretary Senior Deputy Director for External and Intergovernmental Affairs benjamin cassidy@ios.doi.gov (202) 208 4219 w <Event Proposal Information Form April 2018.docx> To: Willis Yarberry[wyarberry@westernrivers.org] Cc: Getto, Leila[leila_getto@ios.doi.gov]; David Anderson[danderson@naturalresourceresults.com]; Mitchell Butler[mitchbutler@naturalresourceresults.com]; Sue Doroff[sdoroff@westernrivers.org] From: Cassidy, Benjamin Sent: 2018-06-11T08:46:24-04:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] John Day visit for the Secretary Received: 2018-06-11T08:46:31-04:00 Thank you, Willis! Hope you had a great weekend. Ben On Fri, Jun 8, 2018 at 4:58 PM, Willis Yarberry <wyarberry@westernrivers.org> wrote: Leila, Sorry about the late response, but have spoken with Nick in the schedulers office. Due to declining flows and rapidly approaching summer temperatures we feel that and October visit would be preferable for the Secretary. Irrigation turns off around 10/15, and if the visit was scheduled after that, Secretary would have a shot at a Steelhead, but anytime that month would be a nice time to be on the John Day. We will get you the completed form by next week, and are flexible on the nature of the event and the Secretary's schedule. Willis Yarberry | Director of Lands Western Rivers Conservancy 1228 15th Street, Suite 215 | Denver, CO 80202 Mobile: 406-459-8056 | www.westernrivers.org Sometimes to save a river, you have to buy it. On May 9, 2018, at 11:55 AM, Getto, Leila <leilo=getto@iosdoi..gov> wrote: Dear Willis, Thank you for your thoughtful invitation to the Secretary. Can I trouble you for a little more information by filling out the attached form? I greatly appreciate your time and help. Thank you! Leila Leila Sepehri Getto U.S. Department of the Interior Immediate Office of the Secretary Deputy Director, Scheduling and Advance Direct: 202-208-5359 Cell: 202-706-9435 Email: 'eila getto@ios.doi.gov On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 3:42 PM, Cassidy, Benjamin <benjamin cassidy@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Than you, Willis. I am looping in our scheduling team for their awareness and so that they can check on availability. On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 2:58 PM, Willis Yarberry <wyarberry@westernrivers.org> wrote: I am told that the best time to be on the John Day for prolific smallmouth bass action is between now and the end of June. We would love to get the Secretary out for a day of fishing, with an overnight probably in downtown Condon if that will work with his scheduling. Would love to have you both attend if possible. Again, thanks for all the help gettin our first installment over the goal line. Willis Yarberry | Director of Lands Western Rivers Conservancy 1228 15th Street, Suite 215 | Denver, CO 80202 Mobile: 406-459-8056 | www.westernrivers.org Sometimes to save a river, you have to buy it. Benjamin J. Cassidy Department of the Interior Immediate Office of the Secretary Senior Deputy Director for External and Intergovernmental Affairs benjamin cassidy@ios.doi.gov (202) 208 4219 w <Event Proposal Information Form April 2018.docx> Benjamin J. Cassidy Department of the Interior Immediate Office of the Secretary Senior Deputy Director for External and Intergovernmental Affairs benjamin cassidy@ios.doi.gov (202) 208 4219 w