I wonder as well if this is in some way tied into the Chinook Harvest Management Plan. However, what is at stake here is if they create one MPA, there is nothing to prevent them from establishing more within the Puget Sound, and soon there may be limited or no fishing within the Islands or elsewhere.

There was a fantastic turnout at the Anacortes meeing, however, they were unorganized and none of the fabulous comments and questions were recorded as public record unless you provided them written comments at the end of the meeting or by email.

I would first suggest that enormous amounts of people attend this Wednesday's meeting in Seattle, second write out your comments and concerns and email them to Lynne and lastly copy Sen. Rick Larsen and your local representatives.

Their econcomic analysis is flawed, dated and conducted by a Massachusets firm and there appears to be no direct scientific evidence linking recreation fishing to the decline of the orcas.

http://www.nwr.noaa.gov/Marine-Mammals/W...enderforprint=1