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To: Bill Whitacre[bwhitacre@westgov.org] Cc: Smith, Hilary[hilary_smith@ios.doi.gov]; Reaser, Jamie[jamie_reaser@ios.doi.gov] From: Cameron, Scott Sent: 2017-06-19T15:35:06-04:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Re: Change of venue for mussels announcement Received: 2017-06-19T15:35:44-04:00 OK, thanks, that's very helpful. I'll email you our Communications Director's contact information shortly. Thanks, Scott Scott J. Cameron Acting Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget Office of the Secretary of the Interior Desk 202 208 0969 Cell 202 706 9031 On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 3:25 PM, Bill Whitacre <bwhitacre@westgov.org> wrote: Scott, Hilary, and Jamie, I've spoken with our directors about the suggested change of plans for the NISC meeting/mussels announcement - they completely understand your concerns. There will be no issues on WGA's end if you decide to change venues. I believe that the next step for us is to develop a joint press release, and to figure out how the proposed commitments work into that document. Please let me know who my point of contact should be for that task. Thanks, Bill Whitacre, Policy Associate Western Governors' Association 1600 Broadway, Suite 1700, Denver, CO 80202 | p: 720.897.4538 | westgov.org Please join us at WGA's 2017 Annual Meeting in Whitefish, MT June 26-28, 2017 Register Online! To: Bill Whitacre[bwhitacre@westgov.org] Cc: Reaser, Jamie[jamie_reaser@ios.doi.gov]; Smith, Hilary[hilary_smith@ios.doi.gov] From: Cameron, Scott Sent: 2017-06-20T10:41:46-04:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Re: Change of venue for mussels announcement Received: 2017-06-20T10:42:23-04:00 OK, no problem, Bill. Put the idea where you think it makes the most sense. It could be further toward the front of the letter, if that makes more sense. Thanks, Scott Scott J. Cameron Acting Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget Office of the Secretary of the Interior Desk 202 208 0969 Cell 202 706 9031 On Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 10:06 AM, Bill Whitacre <bwhitacre@westgov.org> wrote: Scott, Sorry I missed your call last night. I spoke with Jim, and it sounds like it should be no problem to include the edit you suggested. Thanks, Bill Whitacre, Policy Associate Western Governors' Association 1600 Broadway, Suite 1700, Denver, CO 80202 | p: 720.897.4538 | westgov.org Please join us at WGA's 2017 Annual Meeting in Whitefish, MT June 26-28, 2017 Register Online! From: Cameron, Scott [mailto:scott cameron@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 3:30 PM To: Bill Whitacre <bwhitacre@westgov.org> Cc: Reaser, Jamie <jamie reaser@ios.doi.gov>; Smith, Hilary <hilary smith@ios.doi.gov> Subject: Re: Change of venue for mussels announcement Bill, If the letter could acknowledge the coordination activity that we have been undertaking for the last three months, that would be very helpful. Perhaps in the paragraph talking about Request 1 could be edited to read: "Western Governors appreciate the significant efforts of Interior over the last three months to build a closer partnership between federal agencies and the Western States in addressing invasive mussels. Based on the progress made to date, Western Governors request that DOI continue to work with us to identify ways to halt the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels between Western waterbodies. " Thanks, Scott Scott J. Cameron Acting Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget Office of the Secretary of the Interior Desk 202 208 0969 Cell 202 706 9031 On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 3:50 PM, Bill Whitacre <bwhitacre@westgov.org> wrote: Jamie, Here is a draft copy of the letter. I expect that it will be signed within the next 48 hours. Let me know if you have any thoughts. Thanks, Bill Whitacre, Policy Associate Western Governors' Association 1600 Broadway, Suite 1700, Denver, CO 80202 | p: 720.897.4538 | westgov.org Please join us at WGA's 2017 Annual Meeting in Whitefish, MT June 26-28, 2017 Register Online! From: Reaser, Jamie [mailto:jamie reaser@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:46 PM To: Bill Whitacre <bwhitacre@westgov.org> Cc: Scott Cameron <scott cameron@ios.doi.gov>; Smith, Hilary <hilary smith@ios.doi.gov> Subject: Re: Change of venue for mussels announcement Bill: Many thanks for the quick feedback re next steps. Are you able to send us a pre release copy of "the letter"...? It might help us figure out how to pivot as strategically as possible. All the best, Jamie On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 3:25 PM, Bill Whitacre <bwhitacre@westgov.org> wrote: Scott, Hilary, and Jamie, I've spoken with our directors about the suggested change of plans for the NISC meeting/mussels announcement - they completely understand your concerns. There will be no issues on WGA's end if you decide to change venues. I believe that the next step for us is to develop a joint press release, and to figure out how the proposed commitments work into that document. Please let me know who my point of contact should be for that task. Thanks, Bill Whitacre, Policy Associate Western Governors' Association 1600 Broadway, Suite 1700, Denver, CO 80202 | p: 720.897.4538 | westgov.org Please join us at WGA's 2017 Annual Meeting in Whitefish, MT June 26-28, 2017 Register Online! Jamie K. Reaser, PhD Executive Director National Invasive Species Council (NISC) Secretariat US Department of the Interior Office of the Secretary 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 Phone: (1) 202.208.4113 Email: jamie reaser@ios.doi.gov "We can do this..." To: Bill Whitacre[bwhitacre@westgov.org] Cc: Reaser, Jamie[jamie_reaser@ios.doi.gov]; Smith, Hilary[hilary_smith@ios.doi.gov] From: Cameron, Scott Sent: 2017-06-19T19:33:48-04:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Re: Change of venue for mussels announcement Received: 2017-06-19T19:34:25-04:00 Bill, Per my voicemail, we'd really like to see the letter acknowledge our joint activity of the last several months. Right now it gives the impression that this effort is a brand new idea. Thanks, Scott Scott J. Cameron Acting Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget Office of the Secretary of the Interior Desk 202 208 0969 Cell 202 706 9031 On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 3:50 PM, Bill Whitacre <bwhitacre@westgov.org> wrote: Jamie, Here is a draft copy of the letter. I expect that it will be signed within the next 48 hours. Let me know if you have any thoughts. Thanks, Bill Whitacre, Policy Associate Western Governors' Association 1600 Broadway, Suite 1700, Denver, CO 80202 | p: 720.897.4538 | westgov.org Please join us at WGA's 2017 Annual Meeting in Whitefish, MT June 26-28, 2017 Register Online! From: Reaser, Jamie [mailto:jamie reaser@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:46 PM To: Bill Whitacre <bwhitacre@westgov.org> Cc: Scott Cameron <scott cameron@ios.doi.gov>; Smith, Hilary <hilary smith@ios.doi.gov> Subject: Re: Change of venue for mussels announcement Bill: Many thanks for the quick feedback re next steps. Are you able to send us a pre release copy of "the letter"...? It might help us figure out how to pivot as strategically as possible. All the best, Jamie On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 3:25 PM, Bill Whitacre <bwhitacre@westgov.org> wrote: Scott, Hilary, and Jamie, I've spoken with our directors about the suggested change of plans for the NISC meeting/mussels announcement - they completely understand your concerns. There will be no issues on WGA's end if you decide to change venues. I believe that the next step for us is to develop a joint press release, and to figure out how the proposed commitments work into that document. Please let me know who my point of contact should be for that task. Thanks, Bill Whitacre, Policy Associate Western Governors' Association 1600 Broadway, Suite 1700, Denver, CO 80202 | p: 720.897.4538 | westgov.org Please join us at WGA's 2017 Annual Meeting in Whitefish, MT June 26-28, 2017 Register Online! Jamie K. Reaser, PhD Executive Director National Invasive Species Council (NISC) Secretariat US Department of the Interior Office of the Secretary 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 Phone: (1) 202.208.4113 Email: jamie reaser@ios.doi.gov "We can do this... To: Bill Whitacre[bwhitacre@westgov.org] Cc: Reaser, Jamie[jamie_reaser@ios.doi.gov]; Smith, Hilary[hilary_smith@ios.doi.gov] From: Cameron, Scott Sent: 2017-06-19T17:30:17-04:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Re: Change of venue for mussels announcement Received: 2017-06-19T17:30:55-04:00 Bill, If the letter could acknowledge the coordination activity that we have been undertaking for the last three months, that would be very helpful. Perhaps in the paragraph talking about Request 1 could be edited to read: "Western Governors appreciate the significant efforts of Interior over the last three months to build a closer partnership between federal agencies and the Western States in addressing invasive mussels. Based on the progress made to date, Western Governors request that DOI continue to work with us to identify ways to halt the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels between Western waterbodies. " Thanks, Scott Scott J. Cameron Acting Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget Office of the Secretary of the Interior Desk 202 208 0969 Cell 202 706 9031 On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 3:50 PM, Bill Whitacre <bwhitacre@westgov.org> wrote: Jamie, Here is a draft copy of the letter. I expect that it will be signed within the next 48 hours. Let me know if you have any thoughts. Thanks, Bill Whitacre, Policy Associate Western Governors' Association 1600 Broadway, Suite 1700, Denver, CO 80202 | p: 720.897.4538 | westgov.org Please join us at WGA's 2017 Annual Meeting in Whitefish, MT June 26-28, 2017 Register Online! From: Reaser, Jamie [mailto:jamie reaser@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:46 PM To: Bill Whitacre <bwhitacre@westgov.org> Cc: Scott Cameron <scott cameron@ios.doi.gov>; Smith, Hilary <hilgry smith@ios.doi.gov> Subject: Re: Change of venue for mussels announcement Bill: Many thanks for the quick feedback re next steps. Are you able to send us a pre release copy of "the letter"...? It might help us figure out how to pivot as strategically as possible. All the best, Jamie On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 3:25 PM, Bill Whitacre <bwhitacre@westgov.org> wrote: Scott, Hilary, and Jamie, I've spoken with our directors about the suggested change of plans for the NISC meeting/mussels announcement - they completely understand your concerns. There will be no issues on WGA's end if you decide to change venues. I believe that the next step for us is to develop a joint press release, and to figure out how the proposed commitments work into that document. Please let me know who my point of contact should be for that task. Thanks, Bill Whitacre, Policy Associate Western Governors' Association 1600 Broadway, Suite 1700, Denver, CO 80202 | p: 720.897.4538 | westgov.org Pleasejoin us at WGA's 2017 Annual Meeting in Whitefish, MT June 26-28, 2017 Register Online! Jamie K. Reaser, PhD Executive Director National Invasive Species Council (NISC) Secretariat US Department of the Interior Office of the Secretary 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 Phone: (1) 202.208.4113 Email: jamie reaser@ios.doi.gov "We can do this..."