Access
Keeping waterways clean and open to boaters is an important goal of the recreational marine industry. Individually and as members of trade organizations, marine businesses push for the enactment of fair rules and regulations governing use of the nation's rivers, lakes, streams and ocean waters.
Gulf states to take over recreational red snapper management
A successful trial program last year led to the NOAA Fisheries’ decision.
Spikes at the launch ramp
A Colorado launch ramp with aquatic invasive species inspection points has figured a clever way to let boaters stay after hours—one-way exit ramp with spikes.
Boating infrastructure projects will get $20 million in grants
Since its inception in 2000, the BIG program has awarded $215 million to projects.
Recreational red snapper anglers willing to pay to play
The limited season provides strong economic impact in South Atlantic states.
Residents respond to closure of Colorado lake
Boaters were not happy with the decision to ban trailer-boats on Lake Standley.
Dept. of Interior prioritizes recreation access
Secretarial order will help prevent the sale of public lands that are important to recreation.
Fisheries management council addresses recreational angler concerns
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council met in Georgia to discuss ways to improve access without compromising conservation.
Colorado lake bans trailered powerboats
Standley Lake will be closed because of concerns over zebra mussels.
Keep America Fishing calls for action
Group says Natural Resources Management Act would improve fishing access.
VIDEO: What will the Modern Fish Act mean to anglers?
Advocates tout the bill’s passage, but say the real work has just begun.
Florida governor announces sweeping changes in water policy
Two days after taking office, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will spend $2.5 billion on more aggressive policies for water-quality management in the Sunshine state.
New round of hearings on Gulf snapper management amendment
Gulf fishery management council is considering allowing states more flexibility to set recreational snapper season.
Modern Fish Act heading to White House
The House passed the bill on Wednesday. Now it awaits the president’s signature.
MIT students create new technology to help blind sailor
Audio alert system helps Pauline Dowell achieve on-water independence.
Senate unanimously passes Modern Fish Act
NMMA says passage of the bipartisan bill is a “major victory.”
RBFF program brings more than 50,000 boats back to the water
2018 program included campaigns in 19 states.
Maverick Boats CEO Scott Deal pushes for Modern Fish Act passage in op-ed
The bipartisan bill has been cosponsored by 20 legislators.
Water infrastructure bill expected to head to Senate
The bipartisan legislation includes the Water Resources Development Act.
Anglers in Alaska seek emergency intervention in conservation policy
Deadline to weigh in on increasing hatchery pink salmon is today.
Alabama senator supports bipartisan fishing bill
Politicians across the aisle push for the Senate to pass the Modern Fish Act.
VIDEO: Alaska fishing tournaments raise money for salmon conservation
The Kenai River Women’s Classic and Kenai River Classic have pulled in millions of dollars over the years.
NOAA Fisheries denies longline permit in closed Florida area
The Exempted Fishing Permit would have allowed longline vessels into the East Florida Coast Pelagic Longline Closed Area.