CCA helps present Ford’s Fishing Fronteirs airing on the Outdoor Channel. Hosted by Flip Pallot, this show offers viewers a blend of powerful visuals with sweeping natural vistas, 3D animations and original storytelling. Each show features an ensemble of today's most respected authorities on conserving, protecting and landing these captivating species.
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Rigs to Reefs
CCA applauds Louisiana senator for effort to avert rig removals
HOUSTON, TX - Coastal Conservation Association is applauding Sen. David Vitter (R-La) for legislation filed today that will prevent rigs and other structures from being summarily removed from the Gulf of Mexico.
In a knee-jerk response to the Gulf oil spill, the U.S. Department of Interior issued a directive in October of 2010 ordering that all non-producing rigs be plugged and any remaining structure removed within five years of the issuance of that directive. Sen. Vitter’s Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act of 2011 seeks to allow those structures to remain in the Gulf as vibrant artificial reefs.
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FEATURED ITEMS
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“Floating Islands” project blazes new trail for marsh restoration
TERREBONNE PARISH, LA – CCA’s Building Conservation Habitat Program, in partnership with Shell Oil Company, Terrebonne Parish Government, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, America’s Wetlands, Entergy and Enterprise Products, will launch a restoration project later this month to rebuild part of the coastline in Terrebonne Parish utilizing the unique “Floating Islands” product.
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CCA steps in to complete Bayou Cour Reef in Alabama
MOBILE, AL – CCA Alabama and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division, have announced a partnership to complete the massive Bayou Cour Reef in Bon Secour Bay.
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Atlantic Menhaden Management Board explores management options
The Atlantic Menhaden Management Board is finally exploring management options that could halt the decline and hopefully launch the stock on a positive trajectory. Menhaden are a critical component of the Atlantic ecosystem. In the simplest terms, the primary ecological attribute for menhaden is their sheer abundance.
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CCA urges common sense remedies for black sea bass
In a letter to South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Chairman David Cupka, Coastal Conservation Association is urging the Council to take common-sense steps to remedy an unnecessarily restrictive rebuilding plan for black sea bass.
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MORE NEWS
Sportsmen Gather with Congressional Leaders at CSF Annual Banquet and Auction
Nearly 80 members of Congress, one-third of the total members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), along with nearly 600 sportsmen’s community leaders celebrated America’s traditions of hunting, fishing and fish and wildlife management at the 22nd Annual Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Banquet & Auction in September.
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From left: Matt Shilling, President of OCEARCH, Brent Robinson, Sr. Legislative Assistant to Congressman Wittman, Jim Shepherd, The Fishing Wire/The Outdoor Wire, John Doerr, Pure Fishing CEO, John Brownlee, Editor-in-Chief of SaltWater Sportsman Magazine, Jeff Angers, President of the Center for Coastal Conservation, U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.), Ted Venker Conservation Director for Coastal Conservation Association, and Doug Olander, Editor-in-Chief of Sport Fishing Magazine. |
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Center founder Jack Lawton receives national honor for promoting recreational fishing
NEW ORLEANS – The American Sportfishing Association has awarded its prestigious Future of Fishing Award to Center for Coastal Conservation Founding Chairman Jack Lawton Jr. for his work nurturing and growing recreational fishing over the past three decades. ASA presented Lawton the award Oct. 14 at its annual conference in New Orleans.
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STATEWIDE
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Louisiana
Cypremort Point Pavilion at Quintana Landing dedicated
The dedication of the Cypremort Point Pavilion at Quitana Landing was dedicated in mid-August. The facility was originally the vision of the Sugar CCA Chapter, whose members worked with State Representatives Simone Champagne and Sam Jones, as well as St. Mary and Iberia parish officials, to make it a reality. The pavilion, which is an 80-by-40-foot structure, will provide a place to hold fishing tournaments or host youth events.
"This will be a great addition to our facility here at Quintana, and it is long overdue," said St. Mary Parish President Don Naquin. "We are so thankful to CCA Louisiana for stepping up to the plate."
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Maryland
'Partial victory’ comes in gill net episode
CCA Maryland experienced a partial victory in late summer as the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced new regulations for the upcoming commercial gill net season beginning Dec. 1.
South Carolina
Topwater Action Campaign adds more oyster capability
With the recent support of Palmetto Moon, LLC of Mt. Pleasant and The Guy Harvey Foundation, TWA was able to extend its oyster recycling capabilities with a new trailer that will be used in the organization’s oyster recycling efforts. In addition to the trailer, CCA SC worked with WesKay LLC of Florence, to locate and build a suitable oyster shell recycling dropoff site to serve the surrounding area.
“As an avid recreational angler and CCA SC state board member I can testify first hand to the work this program (TWA) is making in the improvements for anglers,” said WesKay LLC spokesperson Jay Thompson. www.ccasouthcarolina.com
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New York
Governor signs Hudson striper bill
In the last edition of TIDE, CCA NY noted that the state legislature had passed a bill that would prohibit the commercial harvest of striped bass from the Hudson River until at least April 2015. On Aug. 18, Governor Cuomo signed that bill into law.
Oregon
New warning signs on the Alsea Bay Bridge
Boaters on Alsea Bay now have new signs on the bridge warning them of the danger at the mouth of the bay during outgoing tides. Concerned over the number of close calls and occasional fatalities at the mouth of Alsea Bay, Chuck Pavlik, president of the Central Coast Chapter of CCA Oregon, contacted the Board of Commissioners of the Port of Alsea to seek support for getting warning signs attached to the bridge.
“Now boaters should have a better understanding that the outgoing tides at the entrance are a real hazard. We want boaters to have an enjoyable experience on the water, and they can do that by boating on an incoming tide,” says Port Manager Maggie Rivers.
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North Carolina
Chapter supports aquaculture program
CCA NC continued its long standing support of the South Brunswick High School Aquaculture Program with a $1,500 donation.
Texas
Habitat dollars at work
Since 2009, CCA Texas’ Habitat Today for Fish Tomorrow (HTFT) program has contributed almost $500,000 to habitat initiatives.
Specifically, HTFT has contributed:
- $200,000 toward purchase of materials and construction of artificial offshore reefs in Freeport, Port Mansfield, and Matagorda
- $199,000 toward marsh restoration projects in Goose Island, Dickinson Bayou, Neueces Bay, and a marsh protection project in the JD Murphree Wildlife Management area near Port Arthur.
- $70,000 toward cove habitat protection and seagrass restoration In the Snake Island and Bird Island Cove areas of Galveston Bay
- $5,600 toward debris removal in the Aransas Pass area.
Find a project in your area:
www.ccatexas.org
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CATCH OF THE DAY
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Baked Shrimp-Stuffed Flounder
On the Gulf Coast, fall is time to gear up for the flounder run. Not only are they fun to catch, they are also mighty good eatin'. Whether you catch one at your favorite fishing spot, or your favorite grocery store - here's an easy and delicious stuffed flounder recipe that is sure to impress.
Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 cup minced onion
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1/2 cup minced celery
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1/2 cup minced green bell peppers
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
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1 pound rock shrimp, shelled
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3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
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1 cup parmesean cheese
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1 three-pound whole flounder (cleaned, gutted and scaled)
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1 stick butter, melted
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Salt, pepper, cayenne
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a saute pan, heat the olive oil and tablespoon butter. When the oil is hot, add the onions, celery, peppers, and garlic. Season to taste. Saute for about 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are wilted. Add the shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes or until cooked through. Turn the mixture into a bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs and cheese. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste. Set stuffing aside to cool.
Season the fish with salt and pepper. Fill the cavity with the cooled stuffing. Fold the flaps over the stuffing. Place the fish on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle the fish with the melted butter. Place the pan in the oven and bake the fish for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the fish from the oven and serve.
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