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April 27, 2009

American Sportfishing Association Policy Alert

A decision on this Policy Alert has been reached. To read about the decision, visit KeepAmericaFishing.org.

California Fish and Game Commission to Make Decision on North Central Coast Recreational Fishing Access
Anglers’ letters needed to persuade Commission to adopt Proposal 2XA

For more information, contact Gordon Robertson, vice president and Government Affairs lead, 703.519.9691, x237, or Patty Doerr, Ocean Resource Policy director, x244.

SEND YOUR MESSAGE NOW!
To protect as much recreational fishing opportunity as possible, send a letter to the California Fish and Game Commission in support of proposal 2XA.

Voice your support for recreational fishing - send your letter now!

The Situation
During its May 13-14 meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission will begin taking public comment on the proposals that will establish marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Central Coast under the state's Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA).

The Commission plans to vote on which proposal it will adopt during its August 2009 meeting. Right now, the California Fish and Game Commission is poised to adopt a proposal that closes 13 percent of the North Coast Study region to recreational fishing.

The Partnership for Sustainable Oceans (PSO), which represents the interests of recreational anglers and boaters, is supporting proposal 2XA as the preferred alternative for the North Central Coast. Proposal 2XA 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.

For more detailed information on the MLPA, visit the California page of KeepAmericaFishing.org.