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The striped bass supports the most popular recreational fishery in the Mid-Atlantic and North East, and their population continues to decline. That’s why CCA and our partners are presenting a three seminar series entitled, The Past, Present, & Future of Striped Bass: A Chesapeake Perspective.
The first event – entitled Dark Years: Lessons Learned from the Striper Moratorium of 1985-1990 – will live stream on Thursday May 12th from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
All three events will be hosted by FishTalk Angler-in-Chief, Lenny Rudow.
Register for free at fishtalkmag.com/chesapeake-perspective.
These interactive talks will help educate, engage, and inspire anglers to get more involved in helping to determine how stripers are managed.
This seminar includes an expert panel joining us to share their experience and perspective about striped bass history. They were on the fishery’s front lines when the striper stocks plummeted in the early 1980s that forced Maryland and other states to enact the moratorium (1985-1990). They were also part of the successful effort that rebuilt the population, which many consider one of the greatest comebacks in marine conservation. Each brings their unique perspective to share with us, and we’re excited to hear from them.
May 12th Panelists:
- Bill Goldsborough spent his entire 37-year career with Chesapeake Bay Foundation, much of that time as the Foundation’s Fisheries Program Director. A tireless advocate for the Bay’s fishery resources, he helped advance efforts to restore and maintain sustainable fisheries and a healthy estuarine ecosystem.
- Martin Gary began working for Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources just as the striped bass moratorium was implemented in 1985. After 27 years with DNR as a fisheries biologist, in 2013 he became the Executive Secretary of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission (PRFC). He also chairs the Atlantic Striped Bass Board for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.
- Jim Uphoff started his career with MD DNR fifty years ago as a summer assistant. During his 44-year career with DNR, he has sampled and analyzed almost everything that swims in Chesapeake Bay. Currently, he is the Fish Habitat and Ecosystem Assessment Program Chief for DNR’s Fishing & Boating Service, working out of the Agency’s Cooperative Oxford Lab.
Don’t miss this great line up, register today and take part in this important conversation.
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