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MD Southwick Study mailed to policy makers
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On Friday, Dec. 1, Stripers Forever mailed the the letter attached above to nearly 50 Maryland policy makers. Recipients include the Governor, House and Senate leadership, Department of Natural Resources committee members, fisheries management officials, and ASMFC representatives. Enclosed with the letter was a copy of the Maryland Southwick Study, and the briefer "Roadmap" which highlights the most important parts of the study.
If you are a MD resident this would be a great time for you to approach your own state legislators and go over a copy of the Maryland Southwick Report. You can download the study at no charge clicking the button for Southwick Study on the left side of this page. You'll also find instructions there for ordering printed copies. Also, if you are a non-resident who fishes the Chesapeake, or you live in a state that borders the Bay, a letter to Governor Erlich's office would be another important step. The state of Maryland spends lot of money promoting tourism. Tell the Governor how important quality striped bass fishing is to you, and that you travel to Maryland expressly to fish for striped bass. Urge Governor Erlich to consider the findings of the MD Southwick Study. You should also copy Howard King the Fisheries
Director. All contact information for MD is available by going back to the home page and clicking on the state of Maryland in the map found on the upper left.
No lobbyist has more impact with a politician than a constituent who can vote for or against him or her and who can organize others to do the same. In the words of the late Tip O'Neill, 55th Speaker of the House, "All politics are local politics".
Let them know how you feel. Brad Burns
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