From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Fisheries Service:

NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco and NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eric Schwaab hosted more than 100 recreational constituents in Alexandria, Virginia, at 2010 Recreational Saltwater Fishing Summit on April 16 and 17.

The Summit - the latest in a string of recent actions taken by Dr. Lubchenco
and the Agency to meet commitments outlined in her recreational fishing engagement initiative - sought to strengthen the relationship between NOAA
and the recreational saltwater fishing community.

The Summit's facilitated discussions brought to light a range of issues including the quality of recreational catch and effort data, catch share programs, and representation on regional fishery management councils - as well as possible recommendations to address them.

For its part, NOAA pledged to work with its advisory bodies, regional offices,
and constituents to build an action agenda that follows through on the progress made at the Summit.

"Resolving issues facing our fisheries today will require partnerships between resource managers and users," said Eric Schwaab, assistant administrator for NOAA Fisheries. "I commit that NOAA Fisheries will focus on addressing the issues of concern to the recreational fishing community with the utmost disciplined attention."

For more on the Summit, contact national policy advisor, Russ Dunn at russell.dunn@noaa.gov or visit the NOAA Fisheries Service recreational fishing website.

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