Carpy:
Lots of letter writing going on. Those that want to participate can get on the NCCFFF Conservation Network Alias by contacting Mark Rockwell, see below:
September 4, 2010
John McCamman, Director
California Department of Fish and Game
1416 Ninth Street, 12th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Director McCamman,
I write to urge the California Department of Fish and Game to continue in earnest, without capitulating to the plaintiffs, defending striped bass in the lawsuit to declassify them as a regulated and protected game fish. The economic and recreational value of our striped bass is profound as I am sure you are keenly aware. Many anglers, such as me, make all or a portion of our income guiding anglers on the Bay/Delta system, targeting striped bass.
The science clearly shows, as well as any “scientific data” can, that striped bass are not responsible for the dramatic decline of salmon, steelhead and various smelt species, native to the Sacramento/San Joaquin river and Delta system. the concept of predator control to protect a listed species has been discredited by scientists. Only in limited and very narrow habitat conditions, like that of the Aleutian Canada Goose, has predator control been successful. The Bay Delta, Pacific ocean and major tributary rivers is not a limited habitat, and striped bass are not the only predator in these habitats. DFG has a responsibility to both of your constituents - fisherman and stripers - to protect their interests.
Again, I urge you, no matter what the cost, to continue the effort to keep our striped bass protected as a game fish. Please do not give up the fight!
Sincerely,
Dr. C. Mark Rockwell, D.C.
V.P. Conservation, Northern Calif. Council,
Federation of Fly Fishers
Past President, Gold Country Fly Fishers
19737 Wildwood West Dr.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
530 432-9198
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