Partnership for Sustainable Oceans Calls Benninghoven Decision “Victory for California Anglers”

Sacramento, California — Thanks to California’s grassroots anglers who loudly spoke out for a fair and unbiased process for protection of ocean resources along the California coast, the appointment of Fish and Game Commissioner Don Benninghoven was not confirmed by the State Senate. As a result, Mr. Benninghoven no longer sits on the Commission, as of August 4, 2010. During the past several months, thousands of concerned citizens voiced their concerns about Mr. Benninghoven’s lack of independence and objectivity as a member of the Commission, especially throughout the process of implementing the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA).

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TUSTIN, California - Pinnacle Fishing has announced the addition of four accomplished BASS and FLW angling professionals - Paul Elias, Dave Wolak, Britt Myers and Grant Goldbeck - to its pro staff.

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Sacramento, California– Disappointed by actions taken by the California Fish and Game Commission (FGC) during its March meeting, the Partnership for Sustainable Oceans — a broad group of organizations representing the interests of recreational anglers and boaters in the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) process — is calling upon the commission to reverse its current direction and give fair and equal consideration to all four South Coast marine protected areas (MPAs) proposals as originally promised. The Commission will be meeting in Monterey, CA on April 7-8, 2010.

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