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Hi folks,
I generally don't do this but I think this is important and may require your assistance.
I just received an important message from a good friend and I think we are in trouble. Today (sorry for the last minute notice) before 11:30am there is a public campaign hearing regarding the commercial taking (Striped Bass) from the nursery grounds of the Hudson River. However, we found out yesterday that 3 environmental organizations will probably oppose the bill today during the hearing.
Please read on and if you feel strongly about this… I ask you to help and reply before 11:30am today.
_________________________________
Please ask everyone you can reach to fax a copy to the number on the letter. If they can not fax, they can send it to the Chairman via email at:
[email protected]
Since time is so short, I think it is best that faxes be limited to Mr. DiNapoli.
However, emails and phone calls will help.
All contact points for members of the committee can be found at http://assembly.state.ny.us/comm/?sec=mem&id=15
I would focus on Majority party members which are Dems.
Here is the letter. Talk to you soon.
_______________________________
May 13, 2002
VIA FACSIMILE 518-455-4921
Assemblyman Thomas P. DiNapoli
Legislative Office Building 837
Albany, NY 12248
Dear Chairman DiNapoli:
I am writing you in strong support of Bill A10141, which prohibits the taking of striped bass from the Hudson River for commercial purposes north of the George Washington Bridge.
The Hudson River, along with the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware River, are the three primary spawning areas for striped bass. Of these three estuaries, The Hudson River is considered the second largest.
Recognizing the uniqueness of these spawning areas, none of the States that are responsible for the management of striped bass while they are on the spawning grounds permit the taking of striped bass for commercial purposes during the Spring spawning period.
The Hudson River is comparable to the Delaware River in that both are relatively narrow and shallow bodies of water. Recognizing the unique nature of river spawning and juvenile nursery areas, Pennsylvania and New Jersey completely prohibit the taking of striped bass for commercial purposes from the Delaware River.
Bycatch fisheries for striped bass are simply not a tenable option. Time and again, when a high-value fish such as striped bass is permitted to be caught as bycatch, it becomes the de facto targeted species and the originally targeted species becomes a secondary consideration.
Finally, the Hudson River striped bass population plays a vital role in providing a recreational and commercial fishery for the entire East Coast. From the perspective of the recreational fishing community, the striped bass is the only fish that grows to truly large proportions that is available to shore or small boat-bound anglers. A commercial fishery for striped bass on the Hudson River will have a severe negative impact on the fish, those who seek them along the coast, and the marine businesses that depend on a healthy striped bass population.
I urge you and all members of the Environmental Conservation Committee to vote 'yes' on Bill A17141. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
<YOUR NAME>
I generally don't do this but I think this is important and may require your assistance.
I just received an important message from a good friend and I think we are in trouble. Today (sorry for the last minute notice) before 11:30am there is a public campaign hearing regarding the commercial taking (Striped Bass) from the nursery grounds of the Hudson River. However, we found out yesterday that 3 environmental organizations will probably oppose the bill today during the hearing.
Please read on and if you feel strongly about this… I ask you to help and reply before 11:30am today.
_________________________________
Please ask everyone you can reach to fax a copy to the number on the letter. If they can not fax, they can send it to the Chairman via email at:
[email protected]
Since time is so short, I think it is best that faxes be limited to Mr. DiNapoli.
However, emails and phone calls will help.
All contact points for members of the committee can be found at http://assembly.state.ny.us/comm/?sec=mem&id=15
I would focus on Majority party members which are Dems.
Here is the letter. Talk to you soon.
_______________________________
May 13, 2002
VIA FACSIMILE 518-455-4921
Assemblyman Thomas P. DiNapoli
Legislative Office Building 837
Albany, NY 12248
Dear Chairman DiNapoli:
I am writing you in strong support of Bill A10141, which prohibits the taking of striped bass from the Hudson River for commercial purposes north of the George Washington Bridge.
The Hudson River, along with the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware River, are the three primary spawning areas for striped bass. Of these three estuaries, The Hudson River is considered the second largest.
Recognizing the uniqueness of these spawning areas, none of the States that are responsible for the management of striped bass while they are on the spawning grounds permit the taking of striped bass for commercial purposes during the Spring spawning period.
The Hudson River is comparable to the Delaware River in that both are relatively narrow and shallow bodies of water. Recognizing the unique nature of river spawning and juvenile nursery areas, Pennsylvania and New Jersey completely prohibit the taking of striped bass for commercial purposes from the Delaware River.
Bycatch fisheries for striped bass are simply not a tenable option. Time and again, when a high-value fish such as striped bass is permitted to be caught as bycatch, it becomes the de facto targeted species and the originally targeted species becomes a secondary consideration.
Finally, the Hudson River striped bass population plays a vital role in providing a recreational and commercial fishery for the entire East Coast. From the perspective of the recreational fishing community, the striped bass is the only fish that grows to truly large proportions that is available to shore or small boat-bound anglers. A commercial fishery for striped bass on the Hudson River will have a severe negative impact on the fish, those who seek them along the coast, and the marine businesses that depend on a healthy striped bass population.
I urge you and all members of the Environmental Conservation Committee to vote 'yes' on Bill A17141. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
<YOUR NAME>
