News and UpdatesNovember 12, 2009 - Fishermen take stock of losses as MLPA moves forward Ed Zieralski article on the outcome of the November 10th BRTF meeting to determine the final MPA proposal. FULL STORY November 11, 2009 - Panel backs no-fishing zones off Southern California coast Los Angeles Times report about the November 10th BRTF meeting. FULL STORY November 10, 2009 - Rocky Point would remain open for fishing under MLPA proposal Daily Breeze article outlining the proposal to keep Rocky Point open. FULL STORY November 3, 2009 - Supervisors' plan would keep Rocky Point open, close Point Dume for fishing Daily Breeze article on a proposed plan for keep Rocky Point open. FULL STORY November 2, 2009 - On the Waterfront: Panel to look at no-fishing zones again Long Beach Press Telegram story on the upcoming BRTF meeting to finalize MPAs. FULL STORY October, 23 2009 - Panel delays vote on Southern California fishing restrictions Los Angeles Times report regarding the delayed BRTF vote. Appeared on page 4 of the October 23rd edition or the Times. FULL STORY October 23, 2009 - Group fails to find preferred fishing closure alternative Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune reports on the delayed BRTF decision. FULL STORY October 23, 2009 - State panel postpones decision on Rocky Point preserve The Daily Breeze reports on the delayed BRTF decision. FULL STORY October 23, 2009 - Ocean Task Force Delays Decision on South Coast Marine Protected Area Plan The San Clemente Times reports on the delayed BRTF decision. FULL STORY October 23, 2009 - MLPA task force delays vote on no-take marine reserves off Southern California The Los Angeles Times reports on the BRTF's delayed decision on choosing a MPA proposal. FULL STORY October 23, 2009 - MLPA Update: Task Force Postpones Decision The Laguna Beach Independent reports on the Blue Ribbon Task Force's delayed decision on choosing an MPA proposal. FULL STORY October 23, 2009 - Fishermen contest plans for California ocean reserves Associated Press article on the MLPA process and BRTF meeting in Long Beach. FULL STORY October 22, 2009 - A rocky point indeed for California coastal task force The Los Angeles Times reports on the BRTF meeting in Long Beach and the fight over Rocky Point. FULL STORY October 22, 2009 - Fishing hearing roils waters Long Beach Press Telegram coverage of the BRTF meeting in Long Beach. FULL STORY October 22, 2009 - State panel postpones decision on Rocky Point preserve The Daily Breeze reports from the BRTF meeting and the decision on what to do at Rocky Point. FULL STORY October 21, 2009 - Scientist in support of map 3 Alexandra Tower explains her support of Map 3 in this editorial to the Malibu Times. FULL STORY October 17, 2009 - Battle at Sea Daily Breeze's Melissa Pamer reports on the status the MLPA and in particular the Palo Verdes area. FULL STORY October 16, 2009 - MLPA process coming to a head in Southern California; anglers hope for the best Los Angeles Time article on the upcoming BRTF meeting in Long Beach. FULL STORY October 15, 2009 - Dana Point City Council Endorses Marine Protection Area Map 2 for MLPA The Dana Point Times reports on the Dan Point City Council's decision to endorse Map 2. FULL STORY October 14, 2009 - Marine protected area debate gets heated The Malibu Times' Olivia Damavandi reports on the Malibu City Council's endorsement MPA decision. FULL STORY October 14, 2009 - City Council Favors MLPA Option with ‘0’ Local Favor The Malibu Surfside News reports on the Malibu City Council's endorsement of Map 1. FULL STORY October 13, 2009 - Balance of marine rules The Daily Pilot reports on the upcoming BRTF meeting in Long Beach. FULL STORY October 9, 2009 - Letter from Assemblymember Ted W. Lieu in Favor of MLPA Proposal #2 Assemblymember Ted Lieu's letter to the BRTF outlining his support for MPA Map #2. FULL STORY October 12, 2009 - Surfrider's Map Recommendations The Surfrider Foundation's recommendation on MPA proposals to the BRTF. FULL STORY October 12, 2009 - "Yes On 2!" rally to be held at Dana Wharf Sportfishing Oct. 18 Sport Fishing Magazine reports on a planned rally at Dana Worf. FULL STORY October 7, 2009 - Battle lines drawn around La Jolla marine life protection The San Diego News Network reports on the San Diego City Council's deliberation on the MLPA proposals. FULL STORY October 7, 2009 - Council backs third MLPA option The Del Mar Times reports on the Del Mar City Council's decision to back Proposal #3. FULL STORY October 6, 2009 - Recap on Surfrider Forums and What's next. The Surfrider Foundation outlines its position on the three final MPA proposals. FULL STORY October 4, 2009 - Fishermen Protest Schwarzenegger’s Green Hypocrisy at Global Climate Summit Dan Bacher reports on protest outside the Global Climate Summit against the MLPA. FULL STORY October 2, 2009 - Ecotrust Studies Justify MLPA Fisheries Fascism, Cultural Genocide John Lewallen's open letter to the Ecotrust Corporation on how MLPA regulations destroy Native American culture. FULL STORY October 2, 2009 - A Final Cast for Marine Protection Plans The Laguna Beach Independent's Ted Reckas reports on the remaining MLPA process with the Three Final MPA Proposals. FULL STORY September 30, 2009 - Lobbying Steps Up in Intensity as MLPA Groups Offer Proposals The Malibu Surfside News reports on the lobbying over the Three Final MPA Proposals. FULL STORY September 30, 2009 - Orange County Anglers Rally Against MLPA Closures The website 'theLog' reports on a gathering of sportfishing enthusiasts at Glenn’s Tackle Shop rallying against the MLPA. FULL STORY September 30, 2009 - Three final MLPA proposals being considered A Del Mar Times article reporting on the Three Final MLPA Proposals. FULL STORY September 26, 2009 - The Daily Triplicate Editorial: MLPA: Time for fishermen to act Kenyon Hensel provides some insight into the North Central Region MLPA process in his editorial. FULL STORY September 26, 2009 - Daily Breeze: Anglers, environmentalists at odds Daily Breeze columnist Phil Friedman paints a picture of compromising environmentalists and resource raping fishermen battling over the MLPA.FULL STORY September 26, 2009 - San Diego Union Tribune: Proposals would greatly expand sea sanctuaries A San Diego Union Tribune report regarding the three final MLPA proposal maps. FULL STORY September 5, 2009 - O.C. fishing enthusiasts rally against coast closures O.C. fishing enthusiasts rally against coast closures: Marine Life Protection Act could close Laguna Beach, Dana Point to fishing. FULL STORY June 25, 2009 - Sutton says he's clear to vote on MLPA process Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune reports on Commissioner Michael Sutton's response to the Fair Political Practices Commission findings on his conflict of interest with the private organizations funding the MLPA process. FULL STORY June 24, 2009 - Fish and Game Commissioner Richards fires back at Resources Secretary Chrisman Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune reports on Fish and Game Commissioner Dan Richards' response to Secretary Chrisman's letter to the comission. FULL STORY June 17, 2009 - City of Laguna Beach passes resolution in support of SMR; Passes 4-1 The city of Laguna Beach passes a resolution supporting the establishment of a SMR along the entire Laguna Beach coastline. FULL STORY June 4, 2009 - Fishing and hunting license money to fund MLPA Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune reports that hunting and fishing license fees will be used to fund the MLPA and shut down fishing. FULL STORY June 4, 2009 - Santa Monica Baykeeper / Santa Barbara Channel Keeper (External Proposal C) proposal is voted out Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune reporting from the BRTF meeting describes the elimination of the Santa Monica Baykeeper / Santa Barbara Channel Keeper (External Proposal C) proposal. FULL STORY June 4, 2009 - Call to halt the MLPA process Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune reporting from the BRTF meeting reports on a call for the MLPA process to be halted. FULL STORY June 4, 2009 - Live from the Blue Ribbon Task Force meeting in Los Angeles Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune reports from the June 4th Blue Ribbon Task Force meeting. FULL STORY June 1, 2009 - Secretary of Natural Resource Chrisman writes Fishing and Game Commissioner Gustafson regarding MLPA funding Secretary of Natural Resource Chrisman writes Fishing and Game Commissioner Gustafson regarding MLPA funding after the commission raise concerns and calls for a delay in the MLPA process. FULL STORY May 29, 2009 - Betrayal at its worst in MLPA process Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune gives an update on the Marine Life Protection Act process. FULL STORY May 15, 2009 - Fish and Game Commission wants update on MLPA's South Coast Region Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune reports from the May 15th meeting of the Fish and Game Commission where commissioner Cindy Gustafson is requesting a status report from the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force after strong criticism of the MLPA Initiative's process. FULL STORY May 14, 2009 - Chair Don Benninghoven Issues Statement on Progress in A statement from MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Chair Don Benninghoven. FULL STORY May 14, 2009 - Kellogg wants to delay the Marine Life Protection Act Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune reports on a proposed letter from Fish and Game Commissioner Jim Kellogg lobbying Governor Schwarzenegger to halt the MLPA process for economic reasons. FULL STORY May 14, 2009 - Dirty fishing politics at its best Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune reports from the May 14th meeting of the Fish and Game Commission where the commission considered public comments about which MPA proposal should be implemented. FULL STORY May 14, 2009 - Commissioner calls for halt of Marine Life Protection Act Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune reports from the May 14th meeting of the Fish and Game Commission where commissioner Jim Kellogg again called for a legislative review of the MLPA. FULL STORY May 14, 2009 - Sportsmen outnumber environmental groups Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune reports from the May 14th meeting of the Fish and Game Commission, the regulatory body implementing the MLPA. FULL STORY April 4, 2009 - Southern California marine reserve plan spawns debate Louis Sahagun of the Los Angeles Times reports on views of the MLPA by local residents. FULL STORY April 4, 2009 - The Marine Life Protection Act mess Dick Giuliani, a recreational fisherman, writes the Los Angeles Times Op-Ed section about his views of the MLPA. FULL STORY April 1, 2009 - Support a Legislative Review of the MLPA Process Fishing friendly California State Senators Florez, Ducheny, and Hollingsworth share our concerns and are interested in pursuing a legislative review of the MLPA process and the creation of MPAs. They need your support to do so. This is a great opportunity to make a significant difference. Click Here to Show Your Support for a Legislative Review March 30, 2009 - State Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez To Investigate MLPA Funding Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune reports on State Senator Dean Florez's call for answers regarding the private funding the MLPA has received and Michael Sutton's apparent conflict of interest. FULL STORY March 23, 2009 - Science Advisory Team meeting agenda posted The MLPA Initiative has posted the meeting agenda for next week's Science Advisory Team meeting in Los Angeles. FULL STORY March 11, 2009 - Marine-protected areas: a good idea, as long as network is not too extensive Pete Thomas of the Los Angeles Times responds to angry environmentalists responding to his March 9th article: FULL STORY March 10, 2009 - Commissioner Michael Sutton won't recuse himself from MLPA Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune reports on Michael Sutton's response to the call for his recusal. FULL STORY March, 9, 2009 - Fishing closures in Southern California: Is it the end of the world as we know it? Pete Thomas of the Los Angeles Times asks the question, Fishing closures in Southern California: Is it the end of the world as we know it? FULL STORY March 7, 2009 - Conflict of interest for Fish and Game Commissioner Michael Sutton? Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune outlines a conflict of interests for Michael Sutton, a State Fish and Game Commissioner, who has a critical vote on where MPAs will be placed. FULL STORY March 5, 2009 - Commissioners clash on proper funding for Marine Life Protection Act Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune comments on infighting in the MLPA Initiative: FULL STORY March 4, 2009 - Day Two of the Marine Life Protection Act meeting Ed Zieralski San Diego Union Tribune reports from day two of the SCRSG meeting in Long Beach: FULL STORY March 3, 2009 - No-fishing zones off OC? A first look at rough maps OC Register article about the March 3rd, 4th SCRSG meeting in Long Beach. Read up and leave a comment. FULL STORY March 3, 2009 - Marine Life Protection Act Meeting Ed Zieralski of the San Diego Union Tribune reports from day 1 of the SCRSG meeting. FULL STORY |
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