Last week, the South Florida Water Management District celebrated the completion of a massive Flow Equalization Basin, marking a critical step in restoring Florida`s iconic Everglades. This 11,000-acre-foot reservoir will filter and clean water before it flows south, protecting our ecosystems and improving water quality.

"This is where the clean water starts, and we’re going to be able to fish here, so we’re really looking forward to that too." - Gary Jennings, ASA Keep Florida Fishing Director

Clean water means healthier habitats for fishing and recreation—vital for Florida, the Fishing Capital of the World!

Advocating for adequate conservation funding is one of the most important facets of our work at ASA. Federal land management agencies perform critical conservation work despite lagging funding authorization levels. Outdoor recreation contributes 2% to U SGDP, yet only receives 0.16% of federal funding – a nearly 14x difference in scale. Agencies including the US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, US Army Corp of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, National Marine Fisheries Service and NOAA Sanctuaries rely on adequate funding for public land management and access, fisheries stock assessments, accurate data, fish hatcheries, fish habitat restoration and more.

In our recently released “The Future of Sportfishing: Policy Recommendations from the Recreational Fishing Community,” 17 community partners called on the next Administration to provide adequate funding to support our fisheries and land management agencies and the programs our community relies upon.

Click the ➡️ LINK IN BIO 🔗 to learn more about our recommendations to improve fishing, access, and conservation.

With the election behind us, we’re diving into the final days of the 118th Congress—and the lame-duck session could be a critical time for pro-sportfishing legislation! From the Farm Bill’s Conservation Title to the EXPLORE Act, ACE Reauthorization and more, a lot is on the line for fish habitat, access, and conservation efforts. ASA is pushing hard to get these bipartisan bills across the finish line, all to benefit America’s 57 million anglers and the $148 billion sportfishing industry. 🇺🇸 🎣 Tap the 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 to learn more.

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Since 2010, South Atlantic red snapper have rebounded to record levels — more than any living person has seen! Yet in 2024, anglers in the South Atlantic only had a one-day season compared to 103 days for Florida anglers in the Gulf under state management. Now, NOAA Fisheries is considering more restrictions.

Enough is enough! Visit the KAF Action Center and join us in standing up for science-based red snapper management! 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐎

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