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While ASA accomplished a lot in the last Congress, we still have many priorities ahead to advance fisheries conservation, preserve fishing access and promote sound trade and commerce policy. Join ASA Vice President Mike Leonard for five of ASA's top legislative priorities in 2023. Learn more at https://asafishing.org and https://keepamericafishing.org. LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE! Follow Us on Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter! : @ASAFishing
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ASA Government Affairs Update - Advancing Sportfishing in 2023
ASAFishing January 25, 2023 2:39 pm
In this month's update, Vice President Mike Leonard discusses the recently introduced Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act. Grants provided through this bill will go a long way to removing barriers, especially in underserved communities, to recreational fishing and the great outdoors. Video and photos courtesy of Capt. Rollo’s Kids At Sea - https://captainrollos.com Visit our Keep America Fishing Action Center, and ask your members of Congress to support the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act today! https://bit.ly/3CecOfz LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE! Follow Us on Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter! : @ASAFishing
Urge Congress to Support the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act
ASAFishing September 27, 2022 3:05 pm
Bristol Bay is home to the world's largest sockeye salmon run, and where an expected 72 million sockeye will return this summer. This thriving and productive fishery is threatened, however, by the proposed Pebble Mine, a massive, open-pit gold and copper mine situated directly upstream from Bristol Bay. ASA Inland Fisheries Policy Manager Connor Bevan has the latest on the issue, and how you can help ensure safeguards for this one-of-a-kind fishery. Video clips courtesy of Simms Fishing Visit the Action Alert: https://bit.ly/3aPvZkJ LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE! Follow Us on Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter! : @ASAFishing
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Stop Pebble Mine and Finalize Safeguards for Bristol Bay
ASAFishing June 23, 2022 2:21 pm
In this month's Government Affairs Update, VP Mike Leonard shares ASA's top legislative priorities making their way through Congress. Learn more at https://asafishing.org and https://keepamericafishing.org. LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE! Follow Us on Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter! : @ASAFishing
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ASA's Top 5 Policy Updates
ASAFishing May 18, 2022 7:05 pm
This month, ASA Inland Fisheries Policy manager, Connor Bevin, discusses legislation to conserve America’s largest watershed. The Mississippi River Restoration and Resiliency Initiative (MRRRI), modeled on other successful regional restoration programs, will authorize $300 million in federal funding to support integrated state efforts to improve water quality, conserve wildlife habitats and combat the spread of invasive species. Learn more at https://asafishing.org and https://keepamericafishing.org. LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE! Follow Us on Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter! : @ASAFishing
ASA Government Affairs Update - April 2022
ASAFishing April 13, 2022 5:15 pm
This month's episode is all about 30x30 - the global initiative to conserve or protect 30% of all lands and waters by 2030 - and how the words "conserve" and "protect" are being interpreted by lawmakers.
ASA Government Affairs Update - March 2022
ASAFishing March 2, 2022 10:01 pm
Stay informed about the issues that affect anglers across the country and make your voice heard.