of not running a campaign in support of M-81. Among those considerations was the ability to clearly say that the measure was not supported in any meaningful way and making the results on Nov. 6 immaterial. This point was not lost on the Governor, his staff, the ODFW Commission, the ODFW staff, or the many legislators that have been contacted in the last several months. And, it was emphasized by the fact that despite the gill net lobby spending $900,000 to defeat the mea- sure, almost 500,000 Oregonians still sent a message that gill nets belong in a museum and not the waters of Oregon. Even though we had been in close
contact with his office, Gov. Kitz - haber’s decision to weigh-in on M-81 in August was a surprise. We applaud his leadership and support for the removal of gill nets from the Colum - bia’s mainstem. This was a bold move on his part. As expected Gov. Kitzhaber is mak-
ing good on his commitment to shep- herd his proposed compromise plan through the rulemaking process. One of the main advantages of the Gover - nor’s proposal is that it is going through the rulemaking process in both Oregon and Washington simulta-
neously. The two states have appointed a “working group” comprised of three fish and wildlife Commissioners from each state and a group of advisors (experts) to provide input as they work through developing the details of the plan. CCA has one of its own advisers on each state’s work group. There have been several public meetings of both work groups in both states since September. During these meetings the Oregon
Commissioners held fast to the Governor’s commitment that at the end of the transition period, non-tribal gill nets would no longer be used in the lower Columbia’s mainstem despite pressure to continue their use. The final recommendation also includes imme- diate, positive reforms during the tran- sition period. The final plan provides significant
conservation benefits and prioritizes mainstem selective recreational fish- eries leading to increased fishing opportunities. And, worth mentioning again, it eliminates the use of non-trib- al gill nets in the lower Columbia’s mainstem after the transition period. The Commissioners on the work group from both states unanimously agreed to recommend that their respective
Commissions adopt the plan devel- oped by the work group. The final step in the adoption pro -
cess for Oregon took place on De c. 7 when the full Oregon Com mission reviewed the proposed plan and adopted rules for its implementation.
SOUTH CAROLINA
State convention set for February CCA SC’s state convention is one
highly anticipated event and will be held this year on Feb. 1-2 on Daniel Island at Sportsman’s Island. This year’s two-day event is a sure bet when it comes to a weekend of great food, great fun, and great camaraderie. “The intent of this event is to provide
a statewide venue for the members to come together at one time and location to celebrate what CCA and the membership means to the stewardship of our state’s marine resources,” said Convention Co-Chairman Chris Hawley. Volunteers have been working since
September on the preparations and we expect great attendance. The conven- tion is open to all CCA members and will be filled with great food, fellow-
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