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04-12-2009, 08:36 AM | #1 |
Olivenhain Bob
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Olivenhain, CA
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MLPA news in the U/T
http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stori.../?zIndex=81327 To me, it seems that the cost of this thing is not getting enough attention. I am not just talking about the ongoing management costs, which, according to the article could be as much as 40 million dollars a year. There is also the issue of lost revenues to local economies such from such sources as commercial and sport fishing, tourism and, yes, kayak shops. This figure is likely to dwarf the estimated MLPA management costs. In addition, there will probably be enormous legal bills that the State will have to cover for defending the MLPA against lawsuits brought by all those affected by this proposed regulation. There has to be a reasonable way to address the issue of protecting our fisheries. The MLPA is certainly not the answer. Bob |
04-12-2009, 09:05 AM | #2 | |
Señor member
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Location: San Diego, CA
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The current letter drive is not over, we need to keep the heat up! thanks, chris (running for city council District 1 in 2010) |
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04-12-2009, 09:33 AM | #3 |
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SAN DIEGO
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MLPA is a slow go and might be stopped
2:00 a.m. April 12, 2009 We have some concerns, and this is a horrible economic time for all of us and particularly the small communities in the state,” Gustafson said. “I can tell you right now we don't do enough monitoring of the trout in the Smith River.” Key state legislators such as Sen. Dean Florez, D-Shafter, have been made aware of the burden these marine protected areas will put on the state's budget. Florez will lead an investigation into the MLPA and alleged conflicts of interests of which Sutton and others have been accused. On top of that, the Partnership for Sustainable Oceans put the commission on notice that it likely will be sued if it continues on with the MLPA process in the current manner. If the state legislature doesn't halt or slow down this MLPA process, maybe a judge will. |
04-13-2009, 01:49 AM | #4 | |
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Location: La Jolla
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Sue the Bastards!
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04-13-2009, 01:09 PM | #5 |
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04-13-2009, 05:00 PM | #6 | |
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PSO lobbyist George Osborn delivered powerful testimony to the CA Fish and Game Commission last week. It is available on the SAC website at http://www.sacemup.org/pdf/04-08-200...CreFunding.pdf
Here's the part that is attracting the most attention: Quote:
If you'd like to donate funds to the PSO, here's how: Go to the Keep America Fishing webpage: https://secure2.securewebexchange.co...cafishing.org/. Those who prefer good old fashioned mail can send a check to: American Sportfishing Association 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 420 Alexandria, VA 22314 Please make your check out to ASA, and write "KAF/KFAC" in the memo line. Any amount helps! Thanks |
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