Close Laguna coast to fishing? Big decision expected Tuesday - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Stoneale · 11-09-2009, 10:13 AM

A major decision on new protections for ocean life that could include banning fishing off Laguna Beach is expected Tuesday in Los Angeles.

A blue-ribbon task force that is part of the state-sponsored Marine Life Protection Act Initiative will resume its discussion of possible new protected areas off Southern California.
After hearing more public comments –Xthere have been more than 10,000Xwritten comments and six hours of verbal commentsXsince aXstakeholder group produced its final three proposals last monthX– the panel is expected to choose, or create, a “preferred alternative” thatXit will recommend for final approval to the state Fish and Game Commission.
The effort to create new marine protected areasXoff Southern California has ignited controversy, especially among fishing interests. In Orange County, sportfishing enthusiasts and operators ofXrecreational fishing boats have expressed strong opposition to some of the leading proposals.
Joining with localXcommercial lobster fishermen, they say such restrictions could harm the local economy — not justXthe operators of fishing partyXboats,Xbut the restaurants, gas stations, shops and other businesses that rely on the sportfishing industry.
Proponents, including environmental and conservation groups, say the new marine protected areas are needed to ensure the survival of fish and other marine life, and to preserve marine habitat.
Last month, the stakeholders produced three complex maps outlining areas off the Southern California coast, from Santa Barbara to the Mexican border, that would receive a range of protections, from some limits on fishing to outright bans.
All three — one produced by a group dominated by environmental groups, one by fishing interests and one by mixed interests — identified a large area off the Laguna coast as closed to fishing.
Once the Fish and Game Commission receives a final recommendation, it could take months, or even as long as a year, to give final approval.
The blue-ribbon panel had been expected to make a decision Oct. 22 in Long Beach, but postponed it to Nov. 10. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Los Angeles.

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tylerdurden · 11-09-2009, 10:44 AM

This is it. We have to show up. More info here:

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6241

show up early, we are the first item on the agenda.

Grego · 11-09-2009, 12:35 PM

Laguna Beach is like a Dictatorship....the City Council is SUPPOSEDLY voted in "By the People, For the People"

Well, the people have stated what they want and it is being blatantly ignored by the entire Council except for the Mayor, the Mayor continues to choose to do what is in the interest of his entire community. Whereas the rest of the 4 members have their own eco-agenda, no matter the cost to the community they are suppose to look out for and represent.

http://www.keepamericafishing.org/do...ach_survey.pdf

Are you going to let this happen???!! Speak up and be heard at the November 10th Meeting. Don't let old ladies who are caught in possession of; and showing such lack of class/respect by bringing in a dead Garbibaldi into a Council Chamber decide your fate!! take on the good fight and do the right thing.... speak up for yourself.

Billy V · 11-09-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grego

Laguna Beach is like a Dictatorship....the City Council is SUPPOSEDLY voted in "By the People, For the People"

Well, the people have stated what they want and it is being blatantly ignored by the entire Council except for the Mayor, the Mayor continues to choose to .

The Best Council Money Could Buy.

11-09-2009, 10:13 AM	#1
Stoneale Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 117	Close Laguna coast to fishing? Big decision expected Tuesday A major decision on new protections for ocean life that could include banning fishing off Laguna Beach is expected Tuesday in Los Angeles. A blue-ribbon task force that is part of the state-sponsored Marine Life Protection Act Initiative will resume its discussion of possible new protected areas off Southern California. After hearing more public comments –Xthere have been more than 10,000Xwritten comments and six hours of verbal commentsXsince aXstakeholder group produced its final three proposals last monthX– the panel is expected to choose, or create, a “preferred alternative” thatXit will recommend for final approval to the state Fish and Game Commission. The effort to create new marine protected areasXoff Southern California has ignited controversy, especially among fishing interests. In Orange County, sportfishing enthusiasts and operators ofXrecreational fishing boats have expressed strong opposition to some of the leading proposals. Joining with localXcommercial lobster fishermen, they say such restrictions could harm the local economy — not justXthe operators of fishing partyXboats,Xbut the restaurants, gas stations, shops and other businesses that rely on the sportfishing industry. Proponents, including environmental and conservation groups, say the new marine protected areas are needed to ensure the survival of fish and other marine life, and to preserve marine habitat. Last month, the stakeholders produced three complex maps outlining areas off the Southern California coast, from Santa Barbara to the Mexican border, that would receive a range of protections, from some limits on fishing to outright bans. All three — one produced by a group dominated by environmental groups, one by fishing interests and one by mixed interests — identified a large area off the Laguna coast as closed to fishing. Once the Fish and Game Commission receives a final recommendation, it could take months, or even as long as a year, to give final approval. The blue-ribbon panel had been expected to make a decision Oct. 22 in Long Beach, but postponed it to Nov. 10. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Los Angeles. Source: http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/2...tuesday/15573/

11-09-2009, 10:44 AM	#2
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	This is it. We have to show up. More info here: http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6241 show up early, we are the first item on the agenda. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

11-09-2009, 12:35 PM	#3
Grego Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 445	Laguna Beach is like a Dictatorship....the City Council is SUPPOSEDLY voted in "By the People, For the People" Well, the people have stated what they want and it is being blatantly ignored by the entire Council except for the Mayor, the Mayor continues to choose to do what is in the interest of his entire community. Whereas the rest of the 4 members have their own eco-agenda, no matter the cost to the community they are suppose to look out for and represent. http://www.keepamericafishing.org/do...ach_survey.pdf Are you going to let this happen???!! Speak up and be heard at the November 10th Meeting. Don't let old ladies who are caught in possession of; and showing such lack of class/respect by bringing in a dead Garbibaldi into a Council Chamber decide your fate!! take on the good fight and do the right thing.... speak up for yourself.