On January 18, ASA spearheaded a first-of-its-kind gathering of federal agencies and the sportfishing community to discuss shared priorities and improve dialogue on resource and fisheries management. Roughly 30 representatives joined the inaugural gathering of the Fisheries Community and Federal Agency Network, or Fish & Feds for short, which was hosted at the National Marine Manufacturers Association offices in Washington, DC.
The primary goals of the workgroup include improving dialogue and relationships, sharing information on policy priorities, and ultimately contributing to the betterment of recreational fishing.
Mike Leonard, VP of Government Affairs, Connor Bevan, Inland Fisheries Policy Manager, and Theresa Weber, Policy Fellow, represented ASA at the meeting. The group plans to meet again this Summer to build upon the success of this initial gathering.
Thank you to the agencies, members, and partners below for joining us:
Federal agencies in attendance:
Bureau of Land Management
National Park Service
NOAA Fisheries
NOAA Marine Sanctuaries
US Fish & Wildlife Service
US Forest Service
Sportfishing interests in attendance:
American Sportfishing Association
Trout Unlimited
National Marine Manufacturers Association
BoatUS
Marine Retailers Association of the Americas
Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
Coastal Conservation Association
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
National Wildlife Federation
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