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Help Support the Fisheries Management Reform Act of 2004! On June 24, 2004, Representatives Nick Rahall (WV) and Sam Farr (CA) introduced H.R. 4706, the Fisheries Management Reform Act of 2004. Over 14 other Members of Congress joined Representatives Rahall and Farr in support of the need to improve governance and management of the nation's oceans. To send a letter to your representative urging them to cosponsor H.R. 4706 visit: http://www.politicaloutreach.com/outreach/conservefish/actionalert.asp For a summary of H.R. 4706 click: http://www.politicaloutreach.com/outreach/conservefish/default.asp In April, the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy released its draft report on the health of America's oceans. The conclusion of this report reinforced what many in the scientific, fishing, and conservation communities have known for some time. Our oceans are in serious trouble. We urgently need to reform the governance of our oceans to end overfishing, reduce pollution, manage coastal development, and protect marine and coastal ecosystems. Our current governance structures are unable to adequately and effectively manage and protect our marine resources. In response to this crisis, The Fisheries Management Reform Act of 2004 is the first bill introduced in Congress to incorporate recommendations of not only the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, but also the Pew Oceans Commission, which both spent years studying our oceans and coming to the same conclusion, our oceans need help now! The bill addresses several critical problems plaguing fishery management and specifically targets the need to ensure that sound science is the basis for management decisions, broadens representation on the fishery management councils, significantly reduces financial conflicts of interests, and ensures proper training of all new council members. Please show your support for strengthening management of our marine resources throughout the country. Contact your Representatives today and urge them to cosponsor H.R. 4706, the Fisheries Management Reform Act of 2004. Congress needs to hear your voice now. To learn more about H.R. 4706, the Fisheries Management Reform Act of 2004 and to send a letter to your representatives in Congress, visit the Network's Action Center: http://www.politicaloutreach.com/outreach/conservefish/actionalert.asp Thank you for your support for a healthy ocean future! — Marine Fish Conservation Network Staff For more information on H.R. 4706 the Fisheries Management Reform Act of 2004 visit: http://www.conservefish.org/site/capitolhill/fishissues/ Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use | © 2008 Sierra Club |
