I've been told the official I-696 position of both groups you've mentioned is neutrality. Being neutral means you don't have to do anything, but can sit on your lazy butt while others gather signatures, dig deep into their pockets, attend debates and meetings, write letters,etc. Fortunately, many individuals in groups listed as neutral or opposed to I-696 are donating time and money to get this initiative passed. A leader of a TU chapter told me he only knew one chapter member who wasn't voting Yes on 696. A Sierra Club friend gathered numerous signatures and gave me a generous check to help get the nets out. The Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association has ties to commercial fishermen. The political webbing that ties some of these groups together is not only hard to see, it's hard to figure out.