DFG News Release - MLPA News

[PAL]

Thanks to everyone who came by. Those comment sheets will be read, as will the sign-in sheet. The MLPA Initiative staff are very aware of kayak anglers; as a group, we've turned out impressive numbers. Getting our own stakeholder spot is no sure thing - we've upped our odds dramatically.

Please keep the stakeholder support letters coming: http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=3535

[Billy V]

I agree there was a good turnout, and I heard plenty of angry anglers asking questions.
Be Advised:
This is a response to my Nomination Letter as of today, please follow the most recent info on "Who to Contact" for making a nomination. They seem to be changing lots of things at the Very last Minute.
Looks fishy.

{Ken Wiseman is out of the country until Monday, July 14. In his absence, Program Manager Melissa Miller-Henson is in charge of the MLPA Intiative operations and can be reached at (916) 654-2506. If for some reason you can not reach Melissa, please call Lead Planner Evan Fox at (650) 387-9306. Make it a fabulous day!}

Please Remember
" The Nomination for South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group"
Has to be received no later that 5:00 PM Friday, July 18, 2008. So if you haven't written your letter recommending PAL, please do it asap. Address it to Melissa Miller-Henson. This info was from a document I received last night.

Mail:
Marine life Protection Act Initiative
c/o California Resources Agency
1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311
Sacramento. CA. 95814
Attention: Melissa Miller-Henson

or E-Mail
MLPAComments@resources.ca.gov

Stating a Nomination Request addressed to Melissa Miller-Henson

PS Paul check your PM. I need your full contact info for the 3 letters I'm writing today.

Billy V

[sdcityboy]

i saw the map of existing state marine protected areas and couldnt believe it. i had no idea that there were that many already protected areas!!!!

[madscientist]

I was there early; filled out the comment sheet. I tried to slip in the phrase "non-motorized fishing parks" as much as I could. Protect the environment while granting the public access to what are ultimately THEIR fisheries (if they are willing to paddle a bit ). I'm hoping it will catch on, but I just renewed my Mex insurance in any event.