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10 "Waters to Watch" Highlights Success in Conservation through Partnerships

The 10 “Waters to Watch” are representative of freshwater to marine habitats across the country

Snapper Season Closing Date Still Undecided

April 22, 2011 - Orange Beach, AL

NOAA: All Federal Waters of the Gulf Once Closed to Fishing Due to Spill Now Open

More than 1,000 square miles opened on 4/19/2011

NRDA Trustees Announce $1 Billion Agreement to Fund Early Gulf Coast Restoration Projects

BP has agreed to provide $1 billion toward early restoration projects in the Gulf of Mexico

New England Fishing Season to Open With Higher Catch Limits and More Access for Small Vessel Fishermen

More opportunity to fish in Northeast waters...

New Permit Regulations on the Way for Florida

The proposed draft rules would create separate management strategies for permit, Florida pompano, and African pompano.

Funding Cuts Harm Sportfishing In New Jersey

...state lawmakers failed to take appropriate action to protect the reefs....

Florida Wetlands Restoration Creates Habitat and Supports Local Jobs

"This project restores fish and wildlife habitat lost in the 1950s..."

NOAA Issues New Rules to Safeguard Puget Sound’s Killer Whales

Endangered whales to be given wider berth

Jones Amendment Blocking Catch Shares May Pass Senate

RFA Says Bill Could Get President's Signature By Friday Night