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To: Lassiter, Tracie[tracie_lassiter@ios.doi.gov] Cc: Williams, Timothy[timothy_williams@ios.doi.gov]; Haley Anderson[Haley.Anderson@usu.edu]; Rae Ann Hart[raeann.hart@usu.edu]; Terry Messmer[terry.messmer@usu.edu]; Tammy Pearson[tpearson@beaver.utah.gov]; Richard Cardinale[richard_cardinale@ios.doi.gov]; Maureen Foster[Maureen_Foster@ios.doi.gov] From: Aurelia Skipwith Sent: 2017-08-08T14:31:02-04:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Re: National Wild Horse and Burro Management Summit Received: 2017-08-08T14:31:11-04:00 Including Maureen Foster Aurelia Skipwith Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks U.S. Department of Interior 1849 C Street NW, Room 3148 Washington, DC 20240 202-208-5837 On Aug 8, 2017, at 1:41 PM, Lassiter, Tracie <tracie lassiter@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Aurelia/Tim: Kate MacGregor will not be attending the event. Please coordinate directly with the individuals copied.Thank you! Tracie Lassiter On Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 1:23 PM, Tammy Pearson <tpearson@beaver.utah.gov> wrote: Tracie, We are trying to confirm who will be in attendance for the flight with the Governor on the 22nd and the Opening Address on the 23rd? Thanks for coordinating for us! Tammy On Aug 8, 2017 11:11 AM, "Lassiter, Tracie" <tracie lassiter@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Hi Terri, Thanks for your voice and email. Ms. MacGregor just returned to the office on yesterday from travel and it has been confirmed that she will not be attending the WH&B Summit. Thanks, Tracie Lassiter On Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 12:51 PM, Terry Messmer <terry.messmer@usu.edu> wrote: Tracie I just left you a message about the Wild Horse Summit We are inquiring about registration and hotel We need to finalize our arrangements by Friday Aug 11 Please let us know how we can assists Best Terry Messmer From: Tammy Pearson [mailto:tpearson@beaver.utah.gov] Sent: Monday, August 07, 2017 9:59 AM To: Terry Messmer <terry.messmer@usu.edu> Subject: Fwd: Re: National Wild Horse and Burro Management Summit --------- Forwarded message --------From: "Skipwith, Aurelia" <aurelia skipwith@ios.doi.gov> Date: Aug 4, 2017 4:35 PM Subject: Re: National Wild Horse and Burro Management Summit To: "Lassiter, Tracie" <tracie lassiter@ios.doi.gov> Cc: "Williams, Timothy" <timothy williams@ios.doi.gov>, <joy.brisighella@usu.edu>, "Maureen Foster" <maureen foster@ios.doi.gov>, <tpearson@beaver.utah.gov> Adding Tammy Pearson and Maureen Foster Aurelia Skipwith Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks U.S. Department of Interior 1849 C Street, NW, Room 3148 Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5837 On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 2:04 PM, Lassiter, Tracie <tracie lassiter@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Thank you! Tim. Tracie On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Williams, Timothy <timothy williams@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Hi Joy. Here are the names of the people who will be going instead of me. You might already have them on your list. Kate MacGregor Acting Assistant Secretary kate macgregor@ios.doi.gov Her Assistant is Tracie L. Lassiter Tracie Lassiter@ios.doi.gov 202-208-2599 Aurelia Skipwith Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks aurelia skipwith@ios.doi.gov All the best, Tim Williams On Wed, Jul 26, 2017 at 12:35 PM, National Wild Horse and Burro Management Summit <joy.brisighella@usu.edu> wrote: Greetings, Important deadlines are one week away! This is your reminder to activate your registration for the National Horse and Burro Management Summit in Salt Lake City August 22-24. Early registration rates expire August 4, and that is also the date our hotel room block rate expires. Register now for best rates. Please note that no registrations will be taken after August 11. Please let us know if you do not plan to attend. Reply to this message with "Decline" and you will be removed from future emails. If you would like to nominate someone else in your place, please specify that in your reply as well and we will forward your request to the steering committee for approval. As an invited participant, we are now able to share with you the tentative agenda (as of 7/10/17), subject to revision. All information shared is confidential - for invited participants only. Tuesday - August 22, 2017 - (Optional) Field tour will provide participants with first-hand experiences in wild horse and burro on-the-range and off-the-range management issues. Breakfast before bus boarding, and lunch onsite is provided. Wednesday - August 23, 2017 - Speakers will synthesize the policy, legal, science, best management practices leading to resolution of wild horse and burro management issues Breakfast and Lunch provided. Plenary Session (Invited speakers) Welcome - The Honorable Gary R. Herbert, Governor of Utah Department of Interior - Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke US Congress - Rep Chris Stewart Wild Horse and Burro Management: Framing the Issues - Keith Norris, National Horse and Burro Rangeland Management Coalition and The Wildlife Society Managing Wild Horses, Burros, and Wildlife on Western Rangelands - Rick Danvir, former Wildlife Manager, Deseret Land and Livestock. Policy and Management Session Topics - Current BLM Implementation of the Wild Horse and Burro Management Act, wildlife management realities and the search for options, wild horse and burros and One Health. Science and Management Session Topics - Science of managing western rangelands, wildlife responses to wild horse and burros, wild horse and greater sage-grouse conflicts, unmanaged wild horse and burro impacts on plants and soils. Management Options and Challenges Topics - wild horse movement and use of public and private lands, wild horse and burro behavior: reproducing vs non-reproducing herds, wild horse and burro economic impacts, and what are the viable options. Thursday, August 24, 2017 - The legal realities of wild horses and burros. Breakfast and Lunch provided. Facilitated workgroups: Legislative/policy changes, public communications, political considerations and approaches 1) On-range science and management - what are the best options for sustaining wild horse and burro populations 2: Off-range science and management - what are the best options for enabling on-range wild horse and burro management Outcome: Strategic action to achieve implementation the Act Space is intentionally limited in order to effectively facilitate the goals of the summit, and attendance is by invitation only. As a pre-approved participant, your email address and name have been submitted by the Steering Committee for inclusion in the secure registration system. The direct link below will take you to an automatic registration portal tied to your contact information. Upon completion of the form you will receive a confirmation email with further information including access to the Summit website, information about the venue, lodging, and schedule updates. This is also where the proceedings will be published. Registration fee - early prices are good through August 4, 2017: Summit: Wednesday and Thursday, August 23-24 - $275 early rate; $325 late rate Field Trip: Tuesday, August 22 - $60 early rate; $75 late rate Click Here to Register Note: The security settings of some organizations may prohibit you from accessing your personal link, and in that case, please contact our registration department for assistance. Email joan.norton@usu.edu or call 435-797-0424 for assistance registering. HOTEL/VENUE: The Summit will take place at the Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown at City Creek and a block of sleeping rooms has been contracted there for our group. This block rate is good through August 4, 2017, subject to space availability. Attendee Group rate: $139.00 USD per night - register at the link below: National Horse & Burro Summit ATTENDEE Government rate (valid Utah Government or Federal Government ID required): $115.00 - register at the link below: National Horse & Burro Summit GOVERNMENT You may also call in to make your hotel reservations by calling 1-800-228-9290 and speaking to a Marriott Representative. Thank you for your participation. For questions about the Summit, please contact Terry Messmer at terry.messmer@usu.edu On behalf of the National Wild Horse and Burro Management Summit steering committee, Joy Brisighella Utah State University Conference Services 435 797-9270 Tim Williams Deputy Director External Affairs Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior Desk: (202) 208 6015 Cell: (202) 706 4982 NOTE: Every email I send or receive is subject to release under the Freedom ofInformation Act. Thanks, Tracie L. Lassiter U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Secretary Land & Minerals Management 1849 C. Street, NW, Room 6615 Washington, DC 20240 (o) 202-208-6734 (f) 202- 208-3619 Tracie Lassiter@ios.doi.gov Thanks, Tracie L. Lassiter U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Secretary Land & Minerals Management 1849 C. Street, NW, Room 6615 Washington, DC 20240 (o) 202-208-6734 (f) 202- 208-3619 Tracie Lassiter@ios.doi.gov Thanks, Tracie L. Lassiter U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Secretary Land & Minerals Management 1849 C. Street, NW, Room 6615 Washington, DC 20240 (o) 202-208-6734 (f) 202- 208-3619 Tracie Lassiter@ios.doi.gov