March 17, 2010 - As part of the South Coast region's Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) process, the California Fish and Game Commission (FGC) voted on March 3 to only allow for regulations to be developed for the alternative created by the Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF). The Commission's action removes fair consideration for the three proposals created by the citizen stakeholders selected to participate in the process, including Proposal 2.

The Partnership for Sustainable Oceans (PSO), which represents the recreational fishing and boating communities, supports Proposal 2 as the preferred alternative 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 recreational anglers and boaters.

Proposal 2 is a true compromise crafted by the recreational and commercial fishing communities, boating interests, coastal communities, harbor masters and other local stakeholders.

Please click here or visit www.keepamericafishing.org/california.html to send a letter to the FGC urging them to support Proposal 2 and allow it to receive fair and equal consideration. Send your letter now to ensure that the interests of recreational anglers and boaters are heard!