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U.S. Senate Passage of Outdoor REC Act Positive for Florida
ByCarol Bareuther February 11, 2017February 15, 2017

Sportfishing industry jobs and recreational fishingâ€™s economic impact will now be accounted for as part of the U.S.â€™s gross domestic product, akin to other industries such as automobiles and pharmaceuticals, thanks to President Barak Obamaâ€™s signing the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act (Outdoor REC Act) of 2016 into law in December. â€œSportfishing is…

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South Florida News: Long-term Solutions for Everglades Restoration
ByTerry Boram April 21, 2016February 6, 2017

Sportfishing Industry Encourages Long-term Solutions for Everglades Restoration The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) supports efforts being made on the federal and state levels to address Florida’s water quality issues that can have an impact on fisheries habitat and management. A record-breaking amount of rainfall this past January required a large amount of water be released from Lake…

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