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The stated
purpose of CCA is to advise and educate the public on
conservation of marine resources. The objective of CCA is
to conserve, promote and enhance the present and future
availability of these coastal resources for the benefit and
enjoyment of the general public.
| Sportsman Channel and DISH Network Collaborate ToSupport Gulf Region Recovery Efforts |
Sportsman SD and HD Now Available as A la Carte Option; New Subscriber Proceeds To Support Gulf Coast Fund & Coastal Conservation Association
New Berlin, Wis. (August 31, 2010) - Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, today announced the network is available in both SD and HD as an a la carte option on DISH Network Ch. 395. In an effort to raise awareness and funds for Gulf regions working to recover from the recent oil spill disaster, Sportsman Channel will funnel this year's proceeds from the a la carte pricing to a special "Sportsman's Fund" created with the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) to benefit Gulf coast habitat restoration and research. CCA is one of the largest non-profit marine conservation groups in America.
To help support and bring awareness to these efforts, DISH Network is offering a free preview of Sportsman Channel Sept. 3 - 28. Additionally, Sportsmen Channel and its parent company, InterMedia Outdoors, are utilizing all print, on-air and digital assets to further promote the cause. Outdoor enthusiasts can subscribe to Sportsman Channel a la carte by visiting www.dish.com or calling (800) 894‐9131. Sportsman Channel and Sportsman HD launched in DISH Network's America's Top 250 package in February 2010.
"Because we're donating our monthly fee to CCA, every new Sportsman Channel SD and HD a la carte subscriber on DISH Network is helping Gulf region sportsmen, families and wildlife," said Sportsman CEO Gavin Harvey. "We are proud to join DISH Network and CCA in this drive to raise money and also to raise awareness that Gulf communities still need our support."
CCA has worked closely with government and regulatory agencies since the beginning of the Gulf oil disaster to ensure the Gulf's habitats, fishing industries, marine life and resources are adequately represented and supported. CCA's history and experience in marine habitat restoration and coastal conservation will continue to be a vital component in the recovery and restoration of Gulf marine resources.
"We are thankful to have this unique partnership with Sportsman Channel and DISH Network that helps to raise awareness and vital funds to restore the Gulf of Mexico," said Pat Murray, CCA president. "There are some very positive programs and signs of progress occurring throughout the Gulf, but there is still much to do. This generous program will be an important part of restoring and enhancing the Gulf's fragile habitats."
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| 1 Sep 2010 - 11:50 by CCA North Carolina |
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| A Win for Fisheries Management |
CCA NC bill signed into law
Raleigh - June 23, 2010 marked a hopeful day for our state's coastal fisheries. By signing into law House Bill 1713, Governor Perdue greatly improved the process for which our marine resources are managed. The bill establishes a requirement for all Fisheries Management Plans (FMP) to have a success rate of at least 50% in order to be implemented. In 1997, The Fisheries Reform Act put into law that all significant species of saltwater fish must have a FMP in order to be properly managed. Unfortunately however, there were no guidelines established to ensure proper success of those plans and past years have seen management plans that had been approved with less than a 25% chance of success."HB 1713 represents a milestone towards Marine Fisheries Reform in NC. It is the most important piece of Marine Fisheries legislation since the Fisheries Reform Act of 1997. As a result, Fisheries Management Plans are required to have at least a coin toss of success. Incredibly, past FMP's have been passed that everyone knew were going to fail, and they did" said Chris Elkins, CCA NC Fisheries Committee Chairman.
The NC Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) in January 2009 adopted a policy for a minimum standard that FMP's must have at least a 50% chance of success. While this is good policy, codification of minimum requirements for success will assure future FMP's will have a reasonable chance of being effective and hold our marine management agencies accountable. "The Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) supported this bill, and the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) worked closely with the Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina to see this legislation through the lawmaking process. While the policy to only select management measures that have a 50% probability of success has been an MFC policy for several years, the bill helps to ensure that ending overfishing and rebuilding will occur as quickly as possible to provide a sustainable harvest to our fishing constituents and communities" stated Louis Daniel, Director of NC Division of Marine Fisheries.
The law will minimize debate on the level of stock recovery needed, and focus efforts instead on how to achieve the management target. Jay Dail, Chairman of CCANC, lauded the bill becoming law as a significant step towards securing the sustained well being of our state fisheries, "Although this may not be viewed as a flashy piece of legislation, the passage of this bill will become one of the most important laws to affect and protect the many fisheries on North Carolina's coast."
CCA North Carolina wishes to thank Dr. Louis Daniel and the DMF, the MFC, and all the members that were involved in this process. CCA NC will continue to lead the fight for our state's marine resource.
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| 22 Jul 2010 - 09:23 by CCA North Carolina |
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| Sportfishing Community Applauds Legislation to Improve Federal Marine Fisheries Management System |
Legislation introduces measures to address management deficiencies and prevent precipitous, massive fisheries closures
WASHINGTON, D.C.- July 15, 2010 - Today, Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) introduced legislation designed to safeguard the strong conservation standards of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) while addressing a growing crisis within the federal marine fisheries management system. S.3594, the Fishery Conservation Transition Act (FCTA), will give federal marine fisheries managers the time, resources and more specific direction necessary to address the chronic deficiencies in data collection and science. Nowhere are these deficiencies more acute than in the South Atlantic where the lack of proper data exacerbated problems in the red snapper fishery and may ultimately result in a closure of all bottom fishing in a 5,000-square-mile area.
A coalition of marine recreational fishing, boating, and conservation organizations and businesses, including the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), The Billfish Foundation (TBF), the Center for Coastal Conservation (Center), the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF), the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) lauds the introduction of the FCTA and strongly supports the new bill. The coalition will continue to advocate with Members of Congress for their support of the bill and to seek additional sponsors.
While the Obama administration's outreach to the recreational fishing and conservation community has been encouraging, the need to address the current fisheries management crisis is urgent given 2010 and 2011 MSA deadlines. After working to find solutions outside the legislative arena to address the unintended consequences of the 2006 MSA reauthorization, the coalition has determined that a legislative remedy such as the FCTA is the only option given the lack of feasible solutions outside the legislative arena.
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| 20 Jul 2010 - 11:14 by CCA North Carolina |
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