Nw Fisheries: Reckless ideas
Conservation, fishing and environmental groups fear the update is dangerous. Little wonder. Regional fisheries management councils would assume new environmental authority, even though the councils continue to have members with commercial fishing interests. The public comment period for many decisions would be cut from 45 days to 14 days, something the Marine Fish Conservation Network says could be a particular problem for public input. . Some decisions ... Full Story »
Posted by Dwight Rousu
