January 28, 2016
By Florida Sportsman Newswire
Our Florida Reefs, which refers to itself innocuously as a “community-based planning process,” in reality is attempting to stop you from fishing. They have proposed 28 marine protected areas that would prohibit recreational fishing by creating “no-take zones” from Stuart Inlet all the way to Key Biscayne. They also want to nominate the entire area as a National Marine Sanctuary.
That means massive NO FISHING ZONES all along the southeast Florida coast.
A series of public meetings (see full list below) are being held in January and February to get feedback on these recommendations. Fishermen need to attend these meetings in force to show them how much we value our fishing rights.
No verbal public testimony will be taken at the meetings. However, written comments will be accepted from those in attendance.
Here are some Talking Points to help you write your message.
If you aren't able to attend in person, CLICK HERE to send a message electronically.
It only takes a minute to make your voice heard.
Tuesday, January 26
Indian River State College
Chastain Campus
2400 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997
Wednesday, January 27
Amara Shrine Temple Auditorium
3650 RCA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Friday, January 29
Delray Beach City Library
100 W. Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Tuesday, February 16
Holiday Park Social Center
1150 G. Harold Martin Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Wednesday, February 17
Newman Alumni Center
UM/Coral Gables Campus
6200 San Amaro Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Thursday, February 18
Kovens Conference Center
FIU/Biscayne Bay Campus
3000 NE 151st Street
North Miami, FL 33181
