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Every day, we stand together with over 800 organizations that have a vested interest in the health, growth and expansion of the sportfishing industry.
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America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act Passes U.S. Senate
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Catch ASA’s Inland Fisheries Policy Director, Connor Bevan, in the newest @wetflyswing episode. Hear how partnerships on Capitol Hill shape the future of fishing. You will also find out how you can lend your voice through ASA’s angler advocacy arm, #KeepAmericaFishing. Tap the 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 to listen, or download wherever you get your podcasts.
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Yesterday, Members of the United States Senate voted in favor of the bipartisan America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act (S. 3791). This critical legislation includes many priorities for the sportfishing industry, including funding for fish habitat restoration, pollution reduction in the Chesapeake Bay, invasive species management, and the protection of traditional tackle.
#chesapeakebay #aquaticinvasivespecies #NFHP #ASAFishing #KeepAmericaFishing
Last week, U.S. Rep. @rep_peltola (D-AK) introduced legislation to strengthen the protections issued for the headwaters of Bristol Bay last year. The “Bristol Bay Protection Act” would further solidify the Environmental Protection Agency’s determination that mining the Pebble deposit would have unacceptable adverse impacts on the fisheries, wildlife and recreational areas. The bill would congressionally prohibit the discharge of mine waste into rivers, lakes and wetlands that surround the Pebble deposit. Legislation would solidify these protective measures, making them more difficult to overturn in the future.
#nopebblemine #savebristolbay #KeepAmericaFishing
Sometimes, the fish is the least important part of the adventure. In this case, it’s learning from your losses to set up future success, the selflessness of sharing a fight with a younger sibling, and the camaraderie of those that share time together on the water. It’s so much more than fishing. 🎣
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#fishing #takeakidfishing #FishingShareTheFun #KeepAmericaFishing
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Rob Wittman’s Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act. Mike Leonard, Vice President of Government Affairs for the American Sportfishing Association, released the following statement:
Bans on traditional tackle put an undue financial burden on anglers and businesses and this important legislation will keep fishing both affordable and accessible for 54.5 million Americans who enjoy spending time on the water with family and friends. The sportfishing industry thanks @reprobwittman , Chairman @repwesterman, and the 49 additional cosponsors for their support of the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act (H.R. 615). Through yesterday’s House passage, Members showed their commitment to protecting the use of traditional fishing tackle, such as lead sinkers and jigs, on federal waters and following the best available science along with consulting state agencies before potentially enacting limitations on recreational fishing equipment.
Thank you for your support on this important bill and your continued support of @keepamericafishing. The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate. Stay tuned for the opportunity to send a message supporting the bill to your Senators.
#Anglers #Hunters #ASAFishing #KeepAmericaFishing
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Efforts are underway to prevent the use of lead tackle for fishing despite scant evidence that using lead has a harmful impact on wildlife populations.
