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State senator honored for fishing efforts - 11/20/14 09:12 AM
CCA Washington honors state senator for fishing conservation efforts
State Sen. Kirk Pearson has been named the 2014 Legislator of the Year by the Coastal Conservation Association of Washington. Awarded Tuesday in Lacey, the honor recognizes Pearson’s commitment to the state’s fisheries and support for recreational fishing.
The Monroe Republican represents the 39th Senate district.
The association, with 16 chapters statewide, works to preserve marine fisheries, including salmon and steelhead. The group has worked with others on creating a recreational priority for Puget Sound spot shrimp and making recreational salmon fishing a priority in the mainstem of the Columbia River.
“Senator Pearson has been a champion of the immense economic, social, and conservation .,..
Read more here: http://www.theolympian.com/2014/11/19/34...1#storylink=cpy
State Sen. Kirk Pearson has been named the 2014 Legislator of the Year by the Coastal Conservation Association of Washington. Awarded Tuesday in Lacey, the honor recognizes Pearson’s commitment to the state’s fisheries and support for recreational fishing.
The Monroe Republican represents the 39th Senate district.
The association, with 16 chapters statewide, works to preserve marine fisheries, including salmon and steelhead. The group has worked with others on creating a recreational priority for Puget Sound spot shrimp and making recreational salmon fishing a priority in the mainstem of the Columbia River.
“Senator Pearson has been a champion of the immense economic, social, and conservation .,..
Read more here: http://www.theolympian.com/2014/11/19/34...1#storylink=cpy