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Florida Issues
Stop Federal Mismanagement in the South Atlantic
Is the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council heading down the same road as the Gulf of Mexico?
Fight the Biscayne National Park Closure
The National Park Service has announced a plan to lock fishermen out of over 10,000 acres of public water.
Restore the Everglades
For the last 30+ years, people have been talking about how to “re-plumb” the Everglades.
Stand Up for Gulf Red Snapper Fishing
Federal mismanagement of the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery has led to shortened seasons, in-fighting, and controversy.
Possible Fishing Closures in the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is currently developing changes to its General Management Plan that may significantly impact recreational fishing access.
Latest Highlights
Sportfishing Industry Welcomes Release of Government Statistics on Contribution to U.S. Economy
Recreational fishing and boating is the largest contributor of the core outdoor recreation activities
Florida Hosts License-Free Saltwater Fishing Day on September 1
Keep Florida Fishing Invites Residents, Visitors to Participate in License-Free Fishing
Anglers can keep red snapper for two weekends in August
For two consecutive weekends, recreational anglers fishing federal waters of the South Atlantic, will be able to keep one red snapper per angler per day.
Modern Fish Act Offers Hope
While federal fisheries law (the Magnuson-Stevens Act) has been successful in preventing overfishing, it has never been adapted to fit recreational fishing.
Calendar of Events
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ANGLERS‼️Florida’s #Everglades need your support! The U.S. Senate is expected to vote soon! Ask Sen. Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio to authorize the 2018 Water Resources Development Act (#WRDA)!
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Action Center - KeepAmericaFishing
keepamericafishing.org
IMPORTANT NEWS: The United States Senate has announced that they plan to vote on the Water Resources Development Act THIS WEEK (mast.house.gov/wrda for more info).
After months of inaction, this is huge. Let's not just cross our fingers and hope. We need to make noise and get this across the finish line!
Contacts:
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell: (202) 224-2541
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer: (202) 224-6542
Senator Marco Rubio: (202) 224-3041
Senator Bill Nelson: (202) 224-5274
After months of inaction, this is huge. Let's not just cross our fingers and hope. We need to make noise and get this across the finish line!
Contacts:
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell: (202) 224-2541
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer: (202) 224-6542
Senator Marco Rubio: (202) 224-3041
Senator Bill Nelson: (202) 224-5274
MyFishCount has teamed up with FishSmart to help you be more active in the conservation of red snapper and other reef fish.
Click the link below and enroll now for the project to receive a free descending device! Photo courtesy www.sportfishimages.com.
Click the link below and enroll now for the project to receive a free descending device! Photo courtesy www.sportfishimages.com.
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
We're just a week away from the start of the rescheduled September Council Meeting in Charleston, SC. To provide public comment to the Council, please visit the following link: safmc.wufoo.com/forms/zivyybt10rrkzi/MyFWC
Red tide – Team response effort
When responding to events that impact public health and our fish, wildlife and their habitats, we work as part of a team. Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Department of Health (DOH), and FWC met today at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium to discuss innovative technologies for response to naturally-occurring red tide. One of Mote’s various options under discussion is the expansion of an Ozone Treatment System, which will benefit from a portion of the nearly $2.2 million Gov. Scott directed toward fighting red tide.
Learn more: MyFWC.com/RedTide and bit.ly/2xCGPDY
Photos: flic.kr/s/aHsmsByBQj
Download video here: vimeo.com/291549290
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