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Fish Report for 10-5-2009

Partnership for Sustainable Oceans Fish Report

10-5-2009
Robert

Blue Ribbon Task Force Nearing Recommendation on Recreational Fishing Access
in the South Coast - Take Action!

Letters from anglers and boaters needed to persuade BRTF to support Proposal 2

The Situation
At its upcoming October 20-22 meeting, the Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF) is scheduled to vote on which marine protected area (MPA) proposal to recommend for the South Coast under the state's Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA). The Partnership for Sustainable Oceans (PSO), which represents the interests of recreational anglers and boaters, is supporting Proposal 2 for the South Coast. Proposal 2 places MPAs in locations with a high level of conservation while minimizing the economic impact on local communities and still allows anglers maximum access to fishing. It is the only proposal that truly reflects the spirit of conservation.

SEND YOUR MESSAGE NOW!
To protect as much recreational fishing opportunity as possible, send a letter to the BRTF in support of Proposal 2. The Task Force needs to hear from you before its upcoming vote - send your letter now!

ATTEND UPCOMING BRTF MEETING!
The South Coast BRTF will also be receiving public comment on Wednesday, October 21, starting at 1:30 p.m. until approximately 10:00 p.m. This is your opportunity to sincerely convey to the BRTF your support of Proposal 2. Tell them:
* How important recreational fishing is to you.
* You are a conservationist, and that recreational fishing has a minimal impact on the ocean environment.
* Proposal 2 is a significant compromise by the fishing community and is the only proposal that is a true reflection of conservation.
* The ocean resources in California are healthy and not in need of additional protection. Fishery management in California is working!

The meeting will be held at the Hilton Long Beach, 701 West Ocean Ave., Long Beach, Calif.

For More Information
To send a letter to the BRTF and learn more about Proposal 2, the MLPA and the PSO, visit
http://www.keepamericafishing.org/california.html
For more details regarding the October 20-22 BRTF Meeting in Long Beach visit
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/southcoast.asp
Thank you for doing your part to Keep America Fishing!



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