F&G Commission asks for more funds for wardens or delay MLPA - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 01-20-2010, 01:50 PM

The California Fish and Game Commission is asking the Governor to exempt wardens from furloughs or stop implementation of "new" programs. Here is an except:
“The Commission does not want to delay any environmental protection but understands that under current conditions, there are not enough wardens to do the job. Furloughs have reduced the thin line of environmental police in California by 14%, and the Commission must take into account our impact on this reduced force before implementing any new regulations that exacerbate the impact on our wardens and heighten the risk to officer safety.”

dsafety · 01-20-2010, 02:07 PM

Finally, something sensible out of a Government agency. I wonder how much more funding the DFG would need to fully implement and enforce all the proposed MLPA regulations? My guess is three to five times their current funding.

Bob

Oolie · 01-20-2010, 02:10 PM

200.

FOR THE WHOLE STATE?

i believe they want to protect our resources just as much as anyone in our state.

they may not agree with the solutions that environmentalist extremists dream up, but they do value the resources of the state.

i hope the governor gets the message.

FISHIONADO · 01-20-2010, 02:19 PM

I was bummed you and Tyler couldn't make the party at Sherm's place. You both would have had a round of toasts and drinks. Thanks again for keeping the fires burning through the fog of BS we endured!

Holy Mackerel · 01-20-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FISHIONADO

I was bummed you and Tyler couldn't make the party at Sherm's place. You both would have had a round of toasts and drinks. Thanks again for keeping the fires burning through the fog of BS we endured!

Yeah, I had my sister, and her family come to town. Even still, it is hard to find a baby sitter these days!

It looks like you guys had a blast, wish I was there! Great pics!

Gino · 01-20-2010, 02:51 PM

sounds great but its still another goverment agency making a case against furloughs, public employee service unions are doing the same thing.

I dont think 500 wardens could cover the state, and they only have 200. They need to be asking about expansion not furlough exemption.

If they get what they want, then lib enviors will use it as case for the mlpa to move forward.

Billy V · 01-20-2010, 03:09 PM

They would need Sharks with laser-beams on their heads to patrol any of the proposed Marine Reserves.

-After seeing 1st hand just how courrupt the Blue Ribbon Task Force was with all their self serving conflicts of interests, and how they profited by leaving areas open to fishing where they Own Marinas, Gas Docks, Bait and Tackle, etc.

Fugaddaboutit

Good luck with that buddy ... lmao

01-20-2010, 02:07 PM	#2
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	Finally, something sensible out of a Government agency. I wonder how much more funding the DFG would need to fully implement and enforce all the proposed MLPA regulations? My guess is three to five times their current funding. Bob

01-20-2010, 02:19 PM	#4
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I was bummed you and Tyler couldn't make the party at Sherm's place. You both would have had a round of toasts and drinks. Thanks again for keeping the fires burning through the fog of BS we endured!

01-20-2010, 02:51 PM	#6
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	sounds great but its still another goverment agency making a case against furloughs, public employee service unions are doing the same thing. I dont think 500 wardens could cover the state, and they only have 200. They need to be asking about expansion not furlough exemption. If they get what they want, then lib enviors will use it as case for the mlpa to move forward.

01-20-2010, 03:09 PM	#7
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	They would need Sharks with laser-beams on their heads to patrol any of the proposed Marine Reserves. -After seeing 1st hand just how courrupt the Blue Ribbon Task Force was with all their self serving conflicts of interests, and how they profited by leaving areas open to fishing where they Own Marinas, Gas Docks, Bait and Tackle, etc. Fugaddaboutit Good luck with that buddy ... lmao