Wild Steelhead Coalition
http://www.wildsteelheadcoalition.org/index.html
Mission Statement:
The Wild Steelhead Coalition (WSC) is an organization dedicated to increasing the return of wild steelhead to the waters and rivers of the Pacific Northwest.
The WSC is a non-profit organization that fights for the return of wild steelhead to our rivers which was established in 2000. I couldn’t find out how many members there are in this group, but from what I can gather from talking to other people, it is a fairly large organization in the state of Washington.
This group (along with many others in Washington) doesn’t seem to have a lot of influence with the government when it comes to putting policies in place. The problem with the sportsmen in Washington is we are too fractured, so we each form our little group to try and fight for what we feel is right. We are too many small voices to be heard.
The WSC Web site uses static web pages. The site is easy to navigate. I could find all the information I wanted to through the links on the left side of the page. The web site uses many links and has downloadable information. I feel it is put together very well for both the member who wants to keep up to date and nonmember who is looking for information which will help them decide if it is an organization they want to join.
Coastal Conservation Association
http://www.joincca.org
Mission Statement:
The stated purpose of CCA is to advise and educate the public on
conservation of marine resources. The objective of CCA is to
conserve, promote and enhance the present and future
availability of these coastal resources for the benefit and
enjoyment of the general public.
CCA began back in 1977 due to the over fishing by the commercial fleet in Texas. Since then they now cover the entire U.S. Atlantic coast, and just this last year, formed chapters here on the Pacific coast. CCA has a long track record of winning battles when it comes to the conversation of fish. They pick only battles they feel they can win, as they win these battles politicians began to recognize their power, and the battles become easier to win.
CCA’s web site uses static web pages. It is easy to navigate and find the information you are looking for. It informs both members and potential members of the inner workings of the group.
Neither of these web sites includes a blog in their pages. I’ve seen too many blogs where the conversation just turns into a pissing match and all relevant information tends to be lost. Both of these sights have a contact page where you can ask your questions.
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One thing we don't get enough of is accountability. I think the tax and rate payers footing the bill for salmon recovery and hatchery production deserve accountability, but they sure don't get it.
We have hatchery programs that cost a fortune to run, but their returns are dismal.
We have restoration projects with little to no actual benefit for fish.
We create layer upon layer of bureacracies, yet there is almost no oversite. Just big fat salaries.
I think the CCA, being a grass roots group, can and will look carefully at this broken system of fisheries management with a fine tooth comb.
Nobody can do this alone Doug. But as one person who knows his own turf, you can contribute to the fact finding and problem solving along with thousands of others. That's the reason for CCA's success. Involving many is the key.
Remember the first CCA meeting held in Texas?
How do you eat a whole elephant?
One bite at a time!
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