Landmark Legislation to Benefit Saltwater Anglers Advances in U.S. House House Natural Resources Committee Approves Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Bill Washington, D.C. – December 13, 2017 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources approved H.R. 200, a bill sponsored by Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska) that amends the 1976 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen. A coalition of organizations representing the saltwater recreational fishing and boating community endorsed
Yearly Archives: 2017
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2018 Sapelo Oyster Roast & Membership Appreciation Event The Sapelo Chapter of Coastal Conservation Association Georgia is having its 3nd Annual Oyster Roast on Saturday, February 24th, 2018! We’ll have food, beverages, a few raffle items and lots of fun! To make your reservation or get additional information, contact Russell Kent (rkent51@yahoo.com). We’re asking both active members and future members to make reservations…gotta make sure we don’t run out of oysters! Also, please let me know if you would like to volunteer to help with the cooking. WHAT: Local oysters and clams accompanied by specialty dishes provided by some of our special people. We’ll also have beer, wine and sweet tea! WHEN: Saturday, February 24th from 6-9 P.M WHERE: Delta Plantation Clubhouse on Harris Neck (contact Russell if you need directions) COST: Active CCA Members: Free! Includes food and beverages for you and your spouse or guest Future CCA Members: $35 individual; includes food, beverages and one year membership. $45 couple; includes food, beverages and one year membership for one person. CONTACT: Russell Kent; cell phone (912) 506-2150; rkent51@yahoo.com You’re welcome to BYOB and we’ll gladly include any appetizers, sides or main dishes if you want to share your culinary […]
SAVE THE DATE NOW!! Coastal Conservation Association Georgia SAVANNAH CHAPTER Banquet Thursday, February 22, 2018 6:00 PM Savannah Station 150.00 Couple 80.00 Single Tickets Include Dinner, CCA Membership, and Open Bar For Ticket Information or Sponsorship Opportunities Please Contact Hillari Brown 912-660-8440 hbrown@ccaskidaway.s450.sureserver.com Or Get Your Tickets Now! Tickets Single $80.00 USDCouple $150.00 USD
Picture this: the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. The differences are stark: glaciers vs. palm trees. 300-foot commercial fishing vessels vs. 21-foot sportfishing boats. But the federal government has failed to recognize the obvious. The differences between recreational fishing and commercial fishing are abundantly clear, yet some in Washington would rather hammer a square peg into a round hole than find solutions
The CCA Atlanta Chapter partnered with Sweetwater Brewing to hold our annual banquet fund raiser. To build on a platform from previous success our goal is provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere for our members to enjoy a night for conservation. It is our goal as a chapter to provide an experience that can be enjoyed by conservation enthusiasts at a venue whose principals align with our common goal.
CCA General Header New National Fisheries Chief Addresses Anglers’ Concerns Chris Oliver, the nation’s newest head of the National Marine Fisheries Service, responds in his first interview specifically on matters of importance to recreational anglers. This past June, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross named Chris Oliver as assistant administrator for NOAA Fisheries. His responsibility is overseeing the National Marine Fisheries Service. Oliver brings more direct fisheries-management experience to the role