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numbskull · 10-21-2008, 08:12 PM

They're holding public hearings now as the initial step in implementation of this Act (scheduled to take effect 12/09). It involves coordination of multiple uses of state waters from 1500ft out from the high tide mark, to about 3 miles off shore. For the shore guys it probably isn't a major issue, but for boat fisherman it is a good chance to put a plug in for no closed preserves and for the enhancement of fishing by an artificial reef program. The Act does have a stipulation that "recreational fishing shall be an allowed use" and supposedly this rules out marine sanctuaries, but given the number of people getting up and suggesting them, your voice reaffirming our objection to them is important. Also, the more people they hear pushing for habitat enhancement the more likely it will come to fruition. The act does stipulate that the DMF will continue to have jurisdiction over fisheries management. Meetings are a 7pm
10/22 Eastham, salt pond visitor center
Mon worcester Public Library
10/28 pollard library, Lowell
10/29 berkshire athenaeum, Pittsfield
10/30 Scibelli hall theater, Springfield

It is a lot easier to get your voice heard now than after things get moving. Please go.

10-21-2008, 08:12 PM	#1
numbskull Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master iTrader: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: over the hill Posts: 6,682	MA Ocean Management Plan Heads Up They're holding public hearings now as the initial step in implementation of this Act (scheduled to take effect 12/09). It involves coordination of multiple uses of state waters from 1500ft out from the high tide mark, to about 3 miles off shore. For the shore guys it probably isn't a major issue, but for boat fisherman it is a good chance to put a plug in for no closed preserves and for the enhancement of fishing by an artificial reef program. The Act does have a stipulation that "recreational fishing shall be an allowed use" and supposedly this rules out marine sanctuaries, but given the number of people getting up and suggesting them, your voice reaffirming our objection to them is important. Also, the more people they hear pushing for habitat enhancement the more likely it will come to fruition. The act does stipulate that the DMF will continue to have jurisdiction over fisheries management. Meetings are a 7pm 10/22 Eastham, salt pond visitor center Mon worcester Public Library 10/28 pollard library, Lowell 10/29 berkshire athenaeum, Pittsfield 10/30 Scibelli hall theater, Springfield It is a lot easier to get your voice heard now than after things get moving. Please go.