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RFA To Congress - Recreational Fishing Activities Must Be Protected

June 24, 2009 – On June 18, Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) Executive Director Jim Donofrio testified before the House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife, chaired by Del. Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D-GU). The hearing was convened to review H.R. 21 a bill which would establish a new national policy for our oceans. Click here.

 
RFA To President Obama, Just Say “No” To Catch Shares - New Quota Scheme “Flies In The Face Of The Public Trust Doctrine”

June 19, 2009 - In an official letter dated June 12, the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) Board of Directors and Executive Director have asked President Obama to maintain traditional recreational fishing access consistent with the public trust doctrine. “Mr. President, there is no place for ‘catch shares’ or ‘individual fishing quotas’ (IFQ) within the recreational fishing sector,” said RFA's Jim Donofrio. Click here.

 
The RFA Needs Your Support - Sign On For Flexibility In Rebuilding American Fisheries Act of 2009

While hardline environmental groups are helping to handcuff fisheries managers through arbitrary timelines and unyielding federal restrictions, recreational fishermen around the country are uniting to protect their rights and help support the Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act (HR 1584 & S.1255). This bipartisan federal legislation is designed to keep fishing communities and local fisheries healthy and sustainable for future generations. Click here to join the growing list of supporters!

 
RFA-NY Chapter Letter Writing Campaign For Legislative Assistance

First posted here on the RFA homepage on April 6, 2009, the following letters to NY legislators were downloaded, signed and circulated by RFA-NY members and their friends over a two-month time period. Representatives King & Bishop have since signed on as HR 1584 co-sponsors, while leading Democratic Senator Charles Schumer is leading the charge in the Senate with S.1255. Thanks for the grassroots support New York!

Letter to Sen. Schumer.Click to download, sign and send

Letter to Sen. Gillibrand.Click to download, sign and send

Letter to Rep. Bishop.Click to download, sign and send

Letter to Rep. King. Click to download, sign and send

Letter to Rep. Israel.Click to download, sign and send

 
RFA on the Record

RFA comments on proposed annual catch limits. View comments to NMFS

RFA supports higher summer flounder quota. View comments to MAFMC

RFA recommends three separate management zones for red snapper in Gulf. View comments to GMFMC

RFA comments on Hawaiian National Monument. View comments

RFA proactive in documenting downturn in recreational fishing. View letter to Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez. View response from NMFS

RFA tells President Bush to withdraw marine closure proposal. View letter to President.

RFA Requests Five Changes to the MLPA preferred alternative in North Central California View letter to CA F&G President

RFA Comments on Mineral Management Service's Proposed Rule on offshore Alternative Energy View letter to MMS

View Wave Energy White Paper

 
RFA-NY Chairman and RFA Executive Director on YouTube

Watch RFA-NY Chairman, Mark Molitor and RFA Executive Director, Jim Donofrio, speak about the importance of RFA. Watch YouTube video

 
 
     
   
     
 
 
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