yesfishing.org Mission Statement yesfishing.org was created to get the word out to the recreational fishing community in Southern California about the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) and to give the fishing community an organized resource for getting involved and voicing their opinions. The MLPA seeks to create a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) throughout California costal waters that will outlaw and restrict fishing at many popular fishing grounds. Well-organized environmental groups have taken steps to ensure that their interests are well represented with the MLPA Initiative, a cross interest group charged with creating the MPAs. yesfishing.org seeks to balance that representation with the interests of the fishing community and to help the MLPA Initiative arrive at a solution that allows for the conservation of our natural resources but also allows for the benefits of that conservation to be realized and remain accessible. Latest News and Updates November 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 |
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