Charles Pekow recently wrote an article for the Examiner (available in its entirety here). The CRE has been following developments on Coastal Marine Spatial Planning on its Ocean Zoning IPD. Mr. Pekow’s article sheds some light on the lack of stakeholder involvement with the implementation of the National Ocean Policy, specifically as is pertains to recreational fishermen.
Citing to the congressional testimony before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs, Mr Pekow concludes, “The National Ocean Policy adopted by the Obama Administration is severely limiting recreational fishing opportunities.”