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OUR 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.
| Kay Crocker 1939-2008 |
Kay Crocker was one of the founders of CCA NC (then called ACCA), and was instrumental in arranging the first organizational meeting in Wilmington, NC during December 1988. He served on the State Board actively for the next 10 years and was the first President of the Cape Fear Chapter. Even after stepping down as President he was instrumental in the success of the Chapter Banquet and other activities. He was the primary sponsor of a king mackerel tagging tournament - challenging two other boat dealers to get 10 boats and see who could tag the most king mackerel. That event was held for 3 years and over 500 king mackerel were tagged and released. He also was instrumental in organizing and running the Chapters annual Sporting Clays Tournament for 5 years. His business was always available for CCA meetings and activities.
He was also very involved in fishery conservation issues outside of CCA - serving as an advisor on many Marine Fisheries Commission committees and serving on the MFC during their effort to rewrite NC's fishery management system through the Moratorium Steering Committee and after. He was an outspoken advocate for conservation of the marine fishery resource and recreational fishing.
Kay was a force of nature the likes of which you see once or twice in a lifetime. He was a man of action and accomplishments, he never did anything halfway. His commitment to marine fishery conservation was a burning passion that never flickered. He will be missed.
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| 8 Oct 2008 - 13:47 by CCA North Carolina |
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| Recreational angling secured by Presidential order |
WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush has again highlighted the importance of recreational angling to the country by signing an Executive Order that ensures federal agencies will manage fishing as sustainable activity in all federal waters, including marine protected areas (MPAs). The Order signed on Sept. 26, 2008, modifies Executive Order 12962 signed by President Bill Clinton in 1995.
"No President has ever understood the critical link between recreational angling and a strong conservation ethic as clearly as President Bush," said Walter W. Fondren III, chairman of Coastal Conservation Association (CCA). "Recreational anglers have been the driving force behind many of the most comprehensive marine conservation victories this country has seen, and with this action the President is recognizing them as true stewards of the resource."
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| 2 Oct 2008 - 08:50 by CCA North Carolina |
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| "UNDERSTANDING YOUR CCA" Week Three |
Although this program is intended to educate the public, it is not a forum for discussion. I would like to have your questions answered. You can send your enquires to Stephen Ammons at Stephen@ccanc.org. Please include your name and phone number with your question.
This week's guest that answers your questions is Stephen Ammons, Executive Director of CCANC.
Question: What can we do as members to help CCA accomplish our goals?
Answer: There are many different ways to help CCA NC accomplish its goals. I will focus on one that is occurring in October. The public has a chance to voice their concerns during three days of hearings concerning the Red Drum Management Plan. The Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) is holding three public hearings scheduled for all the rules being considered by the Commission. This is the perfect time for members of CCA to inform the commission their thoughts on the red drum plan.
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| 29 Sep 2008 - 11:34 by CCA North Carolina |
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