MLPA Letter writing campaign!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

joyjiggin' · 03-31-2009, 04:50 PM

Thank you for providing names and adresses!!! I love writing campaigns for causes and so does my mom. I 've drafted a letter already, and will send handwritten letters to all persons named by Thursday. Joy Oshima

Holy Mackerel · 03-31-2009, 05:23 PM

Thanks everyone, keep those letters coming! There are a lot of viewers on this site, and other sites I posted this on, you all should writing letters if, even you only soak the plastic once a year.

If you caught a WSB recently in the kelps in recent weeks, you owe the Fishing karma God, or if atheist, you owe the mathmatical probability that you caught that fish, to write a letter. If you are agnostic, and unsure, then let me make the decision, WRITE A LETTER, if only 1!!!! 11 days to go!! Enviros are writing plenty of letters with their position.

Don't make me call out names! Because it sure wasn't me doing the catching lately....

BUMP!

tattuna · 03-31-2009, 07:37 PM

Thanx for the info Chris! I'll be sending a letter in the mornin.

fryguy · 03-31-2009, 10:17 PM

done...hope it helps

Can I send in many letters addressed from only myself?

Holy Mackerel · 04-01-2009, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fryguy

done...hope it helps

Can I send in many letters addressed from only myself?

If you have wife or kids that wrote letters, they ought to get credit, and be addressed from them...

BUMP!

Matt · 04-01-2009, 06:48 AM

The wife and I will be dropping our letters in the mail tomorrow with more to follow!! Thanks for letting us know Chris!

Saba Slayer · 04-01-2009, 06:53 AM

Here are some more thoughts to help with your letter writing....

IMPORTANT MLPA INFO CONCERNING YOUR FISHING FUTURE

The State is rushing to create multiple MPAs in Southern California which could include in excess of 20% of the State’s oceans. Supposedly this is to “protect” the ocean and all marine resources.

Anglers are as concerned as anyone that the ocean be conserved and fish populations protected. You know that “irresponsible” fishing can do damage, you also know that other human activities can also have serious impacts. The law says MPAs are supposed to be a balanced plan to protect the ocean, not just a “no-fishing” plan.

THE SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT IS HUGE: Many Californians make their living on the sea and many more rely on the ocean for fishing recreation and these endeavors support a very large financial pyramid—lodging, boating, supplies, fuel, etc.

THE COST IS UNSUSTAINABLE AT THE CURRENT ESTIMATE OF 30-40 MILLION: The State is essentially bankrupt. The Department of Fish and Game admits is currently does not have the resources to manage the huge array of closures. The net effect is that honest fishermen will stay out of reserves, but poachers will not.

Anglers have good and dedicated representatives spending many hours in highly technical meetings doing their best to guard your interests. But your help is needed to resist the political momentum they are struggling against.

PLEASE WRITE to your State and local legislators and tell them that fair and balanced MPAs are needed.

A simple message is best and it will support lots of other work going on to improve this process. The goal is to educate locally elected officials to the inequity underway, officials that pay more attention to local voices than do the Governor and his troops.

Tips for writing letters:
Short and to the point –focus on 2 – 3 points, avoid long lecturing type letters.
Make it personal –include comments about yourself, work, and community activities.
Don’t blame the legislator for this situation; ask for his or her help.
Avoid confrontational type words, show respect even if that is hard to do.
Written letter is better than email and type your letter if at all possible.
Say thank you!
PLEASE BE A PART OF THIS EFFORT AND PRESERVE YOUR FISHING FUTURE!!!
Jim / Saba Slayer

03-31-2009, 07:37 PM	#3
tattuna Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasadena Posts: 329	Thanx for the info Chris! I'll be sending a letter in the mornin. __________________ IG @tattuna

04-01-2009, 06:48 AM	#6
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	The wife and I will be dropping our letters in the mail tomorrow with more to follow!! Thanks for letting us know Chris! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

04-01-2009, 06:53 AM	#7
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,870	letters Here are some more thoughts to help with your letter writing.... IMPORTANT MLPA INFO CONCERNING YOUR FISHING FUTURE The State is rushing to create multiple MPAs in Southern California which could include in excess of 20% of the State’s oceans. Supposedly this is to “protect” the ocean and all marine resources. Anglers are as concerned as anyone that the ocean be conserved and fish populations protected. You know that “irresponsible” fishing can do damage, you also know that other human activities can also have serious impacts. The law says MPAs are supposed to be a balanced plan to protect the ocean, not just a “no-fishing” plan. THE SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT IS HUGE: Many Californians make their living on the sea and many more rely on the ocean for fishing recreation and these endeavors support a very large financial pyramid—lodging, boating, supplies, fuel, etc. THE COST IS UNSUSTAINABLE AT THE CURRENT ESTIMATE OF 30-40 MILLION: The State is essentially bankrupt. The Department of Fish and Game admits is currently does not have the resources to manage the huge array of closures. The net effect is that honest fishermen will stay out of reserves, but poachers will not. Anglers have good and dedicated representatives spending many hours in highly technical meetings doing their best to guard your interests. But your help is needed to resist the political momentum they are struggling against. PLEASE WRITE to your State and local legislators and tell them that fair and balanced MPAs are needed. A simple message is best and it will support lots of other work going on to improve this process. The goal is to educate locally elected officials to the inequity underway, officials that pay more attention to local voices than do the Governor and his troops. Tips for writing letters: Short and to the point –focus on 2 – 3 points, avoid long lecturing type letters. Make it personal –include comments about yourself, work, and community activities. Don’t blame the legislator for this situation; ask for his or her help. Avoid confrontational type words, show respect even if that is hard to do. Written letter is better than email and type your letter if at all possible. Say thank you! PLEASE BE A PART OF THIS EFFORT AND PRESERVE YOUR FISHING FUTURE!!! Jim / Saba Slayer

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03-31-2009, 04:50 PM	#1
joyjiggin' Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 109	Thank you for providing names and adresses!!! I love writing campaigns for causes and so does my mom. I 've drafted a letter already, and will send handwritten letters to all persons named by Thursday. Joy Oshima

03-31-2009, 05:23 PM	#2
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Thanks everyone, keep those letters coming! There are a lot of viewers on this site, and other sites I posted this on, you all should writing letters if, even you only soak the plastic once a year. If you caught a WSB recently in the kelps in recent weeks, you owe the Fishing karma God, or if atheist, you owe the mathmatical probability that you caught that fish, to write a letter. If you are agnostic, and unsure, then let me make the decision, WRITE A LETTER, if only 1!!!! 11 days to go!! Enviros are writing plenty of letters with their position. Don't make me call out names! Because it sure wasn't me doing the catching lately.... BUMP!

03-31-2009, 10:17 PM	#4
fryguy Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 33	done...hope it helps Can I send in many letters addressed from only myself?