Written By: David Hall
On Date: 6/4/2010
THE American Sportfishing Association is calling on all those who work in the fishing trade to stand up for recreational fishing in light of new legislation set to be imposed by the Obama Government. Within the next month the US Government is planning to issue a final report and other management guidance intended to govern the management of the US coastal territory and the Great Lakes.
A statement from the ASA read: "The White House is in the final stages of developing the final report, which must balance sustainable uses with ocean and Great Lakes conservation. It is important that the administration recognizes and promotes the economic and conservation contributions of outdoor recreation, including recreational fishing and boating. Without such recognition, decisions made under this national oceans and Great Lakes policy could be used to close sal****er and freshwater recreational fishing areas.
"Anglers and boaters are the original stewards of our environment. If you take us off the water, this country will lose a vital element in the conservation of our fisheries resources. Outdoor recreation is a part of our way of life and we need to ensure that it remains an option for all Americas.
"Your input is needed to ensure that this new national policy does not restrict people from enjoying sal****er and freshwater recreational fishing."
Click here or visit www.keepamericafishing.org to send a letter to President Obama and other key policy makers urging the Task Force to include recreational fishing and boating in the national policy. When you send this letter to President Obama, it will automatically be sent to your Members of Congress.
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