Fisheries/Water Resources Policy Committee

Committee Description

The Fisheries and Water Resources Policy Committee has a broad charter. Its responsibilities relate generally to inland waters and to issues associated with water allocation, water quality, water resource development and especially with federal law, policies, and regulations concerning water uses. The Committee assess problems and opportunities for improving resource use and management, and the protection and management of valuable marine and estuarine environments. It shall develop appropriate background documentation and outline and recommend positions for IAFWA consideration. The Committee, in carrying out its responsibilities, should actively research opportunities for, and promote:

• Wise use of living marine resources for both commercial and recreational purposes.
• Protection and management of environments required for sustaining optimum levels of living marine resources.
• Improved participation in decision-making processes to facilitate compatible use of the shoreline and other habitat areas for ecological health, economic, cultural, aesthetic, and recreational purposes.

Minutes and Agendas

North American

2008 North American Agenda

Contact

For more information about the Fisheries/Water Resources Policy Committee, please contact Eric Schwaab at 202/624-7890 or eschwaab@fishwildlife.org.

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