Paul and Chris aren't kidding...
In order to be taken serious, we need support by presence.
No Cal & Central Coast were caught off guard, the process was expedited, and now they suffer loss of fishing grounds. Look at their brochure...on one flap of the tri-fold, they outline the entire coast and islands for 3 miles out as no-take zones, yet the very next flap, it shows a guy surf fishing.
I don't know about you, I can't cast 3 miles...
If you think this whole process is about being fair, having solid statistical proof to back up their agenda, er, plan, then maybe you should attend one of the meetings. Better yet, attend one and ask the board a valid question or concern, and see what response (if any) they give you.
It is, without a doubt, unreal how they are going about it. They don't anticipate a battle from us, and my impression is that we are insignificant in their eyes.
Smoke and mirrors...they would prefer us to be mushrooms, keep us in the dark and feed us bull$hit...
Be counted and be heard...
Know that, if they get what they want, there is a 'process' in place to review any closure...every 5 years...
