California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger took a number of steps to aid an industry severely impacted by poor ocean conditions and other environmental factors following today's recommendation by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) that the U.S. Secretary of Commerce close the commercial and recreational salmon fisheries in California for the 2008 season.The Governor issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency in California and sent a letter to President Bush asking for his help in obtaining federal disaster assistance. He will also sign SB 562, currently on his desk, by Senator Pat Wiggins (D-Santa Rosa), which appropriates approximately $5.3 million of the $45 million in Proposition 84 funds to begin coastal salmon and steelhead fishery restoration projects.
"California's salmon runs are a treasured state resource and provide significant contributions to our economy and our environment," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "Today's decision by the Pacific Fishery Management Council underscores our responsibility to quickly free up state and federal resources to help the fishing industry cope with the devastating economic impacts closing the season will have.
"In addition to our commitment to immediately assist the salmon fishing industry, the legislation will fund critical coastal salmon and steelhead fishery restoration projects to address the long-term environmental challenges resulting from poor ocean conditions and other factors."
"California's salmon runs are a treasured state resource and provide significant contributions to our economy and our environment," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "Today's decision by the Pacific Fishery Management Council underscores our responsibility to quickly free up state and federal resources to help the fishing industry cope with the devastating economic impacts closing the season will have.
"In addition to our commitment to immediately assist the salmon fishing industry, the legislation will fund critical coastal salmon and steelhead fishery restoration projects to address the long-term environmental challenges resulting from poor ocean conditions and other factors."
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