Bell went on to say "We are sure that the Governor is aware of the amount of business income, tax revenue, and license fees that are generated by the non-tribal fishery. Although the non-tribal licensed commercial trap net fishery still does not pay enough for licenses to pay for adequate policing (in spite of promises to the contrary at the last round of license increases) it is still, hopefully, selective and regulated for the long term best interests of the fishery. It is time for the public to become aware of the positions of the parties to these negotiations to be able to assess (to its own satisfaction) the potential impact on the fishery. If the Governor thinks otherwise, we would be reassured to know his reasons."
 
 

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"Freshwater inflow to the Chesapeake Bay was at record lows in June and July, with corresponding lows in its major contributing tributaries," Hirsch said. "This is leading to the increased salinity, low dissolved oxygen causing massive fish kills, and other effects on the ecology of the Bay. In other parts of the region, the drought is causing dramatic shortages in surface water and ground water."

New TV special on aquatic nuisance species!

Premiering Aug. 14, 1999, on CNBC 3:30 pm EDT, 2:30 pm Central, "Aquatic Invaders" takes a look at the threats these aquatic nuisance species pose, and how scientists, the public, and policy makers are working to prevent the spread of these potentially devastating invaders.

For example, the zebra mussel that invaded the Great Lakes just over a decade ago has upset a delicate ecosystem, affected sport and commercial fishing, and interfered with water supply systems. Tens of millions of dollars are invested annually in control programs. Introduced primarily through the ballast water of ocean-going vessels, this mussel – and other aquatic invaders – have spread rapidly throughout large areas of North America.

Lake Superior fishing guide license now includes the St. Louis River

Fishing guides on the St. Louis River and Estuary will need a Lake Superior fishing guide license beginning Aug. 1.

Individuals can obtain applications for the $35 Lake Superior fishing guide license by calling the DNR Information Center toll free 1-888-MINNDNR in greater Minnesota, or (651) 296-6157 in the Twin Cities metro area. Information is also available on the DNR web site at:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us.

Is $150,000,000 a lot of money to you? Or is it just chicken feed?

That's how much of your money Rep. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma saved by blocking wasteful spending in recent appropriation bills. He stopped a 12 % increase in the Agriculture budget, headed not to farmers but to the bureaucrats in Washington. He also angered colleagues by blocking a big increase in spending for Congress itself.

"Tom Coburn's courage in holding the line on spending has led a Capitol Hill newspaper to call him "the de facto leader of the House." That kind of statesmanship isn't chicken feed, it's priceless.