Join Now :: 2010 SEAGO Plans and Recent Accomplishments
Throughout 2009, SEAGO took a strong leadership role in issues affecting every one of us. See our monthly newsletters for details.
Following is a partial list of our accomplishments:
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Participated in every Board of Fisheries meeting during the year - Feb, Mar, April, Oct, and Dec ‘09.
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Led efforts to defeat 50+ toxic proposals at the Southeast-wide Sitka BOF meeting in February.
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Played a key role in supporting sportfishing interests during the 2009 Alaska legislature session - one on one meetings with legislators, public testimony on the various issues, defeated poor BOF nominee choice, supported BOF nomination of K. Johnstone, sport fish guide bill support, support for the logbook program , etc.
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Wrote Governor Palin arguing unprofessional actions taken by the Board of Fisheries in Petersburg and Sitka that led to procedural and organizational changes.
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Spoke out to the Secretary of Commerce, NMFS, and NPFMC about the upcoming halibut moratorium implementation, unfairness of the 1-halibut rule, and the Catch Sharing Plan.
Solicited the Alaska Clearinghouse for federal economic recovery funding requests. -
Represented sport fishing interests at the IPHC meeting in Vancouver, BC in January, ’09.
Represented sport fisherman at the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) meetings. -
Played a key role in the formation of the statewide Alaska Fishing Alliance.
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Introduced the Save Alaska Sportfishing Program – adding the voice of individual sport fishermen to speak out to legislators and regulators.
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Supported guides cited for bogus saltwater logbook violations.
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Pacific Salmon Treaty Funding - SEAGO called on Alaska federal legislators for funding of vital initiatives and participated in the joint steering committee for funds deployment.
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Provided input to ADF&G Five year Strategic Plan.
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Volunteered at the 16th annual Kenai Classic sponsored by the Kenai River Sportfishing Association.
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Implemented a “News from around the Web” to keep our members informed about both Alaska and national fishing related issues.
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Began efforts to support rockfish conservation through planning for a deep release program.
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Assembled a strong Board of Directors and built a core base organization of dedicated sport fishing guides and lodge owners.
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Supported efforts by the Charter Halibut Taskforce.
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Hired an experienced Executive Director who has worked tirelessly to forge industry relationships and implement change in our regulatory organizations.
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Participated in the Sportfish Guides Services Board Task Force.
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Became the VOICE OF REASON for Southeast by building a broad ranging coalition of experts in fishing science/biology, executives from other sport fishing groups, technology and political experts to ensure we represent the broad voice of all groups across Southeast.