There may be a way to slow down or prevent similar problems in the future.
If this Puget Sound Keepers is a government funded (a Mag-Stevens mandated
group or other), the group leadership has to be made up of representatives
from specific areas. IE, a sportfishing rep, a commercial fishing rep,
marine biologists, city reps, etc.
One such grouping is Marine Resource Committees. These groups are set up
around Puget Sound to protect marine resources. They do have openings from
time to time. Strictly voluntary but it does give you a chance to vote on or
argue for good sense resolutions.
For instance, The San Juan County group would like to make a marine
sanctuary out of all the San Juan islands. This might feel good to some but
where is the science behind it? What do they figure to save? How many? yada
yada.
The best thing is common sense management to prevent overharvest while at
the same time making good use of the harvestable numbers.

I guess what I'm saying is, if you don't like the way things are, get on
the committee so you can have a say!

Get involved!

I represent sportfishers on the Clallam County MRC which means the western
end of the Straits of Juan de Fuca. We have a very diverse group working on
a number of things.

BTW We have a joint meeting/barbecue tomorrow night with the Jefferson
County MRC. I know they have some rules about individuals making comments to
the press but if you just happen to wander by and make some observations or
ask some general questions.......

See you tomorrow?
Gordon


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