2006 News Releases

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October 26, 2006

Old Oil Removed from SS Palo Alto:
Historic cement ship at Seacliff State Beach now safe for wildlife

Contacts: Troy Swauger, Department of Fish and Game, (916) 654-2096
Sheryl Watson, Department of Parks and Recreation, (916) 651-0389

September 20, 2006

DFG Offers Free Fishing Day on Sept. 23:
Plenty of Programs Available for Anglers who Connect with National Pastime

Contacts: Troy Swauger, Office of Communications, (916) 654-2096
Carrie Wilson, Marine Region, (831) 649-7191

August 23, 2006

DFG Opens Public Comment on Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan

Contacts: Susan Ellis, DFG Invasive Species Coordinator, (916) 653-8983
Troy Swauger, Office of Communications, (916) 654-2096

August 17, 2006

Commercial Cabezon Fishery September-October Trip Limit Decreased From 900 Pounds to 200 Pounds

Contacts: Deb Wilson-Vandenberg, DFG Marine Region, (831) 649-2892
Robert Leos, DFG Marine Region, (831) 649-2889

August 16, 2006

Fish and Game Commission Moves Forward With Proposal to Create Network of Marine Protected Areas Along Central Coast

Contacts: John Carlson, Executive Director, (916) 653-4899
Jon Fischer, Assistant Executive Director, (916) 653-4899

August 15, 2006

DFG and UASC Host Final "Passport Challenge" Ocean Partyboat Fishing

Contacts: Carrie Wilson, Office of Communications, (831) 649-7191
Mary Patyten, Marine Region, (831) 649-2804

August 3, 2006

DFG Announces Public Meetings to Review Marine Life Protection Act Proposals | Clarification

Contacts: John Ugoretz, MLPA Coordinator, (831) 649-2893
Bill Romanelli, DFG Office of Communications, (916) 554-3440; 916-212-1446 (cell)

July 19, 2006

DFG and Mammoth Lakes to Host Children's Fishing Festival July 29 Passport Trout Fishing Challenge

Contacts: Carrie Wilson, Office of Communications and Outreach, (831) 649-7191
Mary Patyten, Marine Region, (831) 649-2804

July 17, 2006

Commercial Greenlings Fishery Season Set to Close Aug. 1, 2006

Contacts: Deb Wilson Vandenberg, DFG Marine Region, (831) 649-2892
Robert Leos, DFG Marine Region, (831) 649-2889

July 11, 2006

DFG Announces Repeal of Temporary Limits on Sturgeon Harvest

Contact: Steve Martarano, DFG Office of Communications, (916) 804-1714

June 29, 2006

17 Arrested Today in Multi-State Poaching Bust

Contacts: Marty Gingras, Supervising Biologist, (209) 948-3702
Steve Martarano, DFG Office of Communications, (916) 654-5866

June 29, 2006

DFG Targets 20 for Arrest in Statewide Sturgeon and Abalone Poaching Bust

Contact: Steve Martarano, DFG Office of Communications, (916) 804-1714

June 26, 2006

DFG Proposes 26 Marine Protection Areas for Central Coast: The action is an important landmark in establishing better protection of California's ocean habitats and fisheries

Contacts: Bill Romanelli, DFG Office of Communications, (916) 554-3440; 916-212-1446-cell
Steve Martarano, DFG Office of Communications, (916) 654-5866

June 20, 2006

DFG Announces In-season Sportfishing Regulation Changes for Key Groundfish Species

Contacts: Ed Roberts, Marine Biologist, (707) 441-5757
Carrie Wilson, Office of Public Affairs, (831) 649-7191

June 1, 2006

DFG Announces Annual Free Fishing Day is June 10

Contact: Office of Communications, (916) 322-8911

May 26, 2006

DFG Teams Up With United Anglers to Host Santa Monica Pier Fishing Event June 10
Kick-off for the Summer California Fishing Passport Program for Kids

Contacts: Carrie Wilson, Office of Communications, (831) 649-7191
Mary Patyten, Marine Region, (831) 649-2804

May 11, 2006

Recreational Ocean Salmon Fisheries Set to Open North of Eureka May 15

Contacts: Scott Barrow, Senior Marine Biologist, (916) 651-7670
Steve Martarano, Office of Communications, (916) 654-5866

May 9, 2006

Federal and State Agencies Provide Public Meetings on Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan (NOAA News Release)

Contacts: Jim Milbury (562) 980-4006 or cell (310) 245-7114
Craig Heberer (760) 431-9440, ext. 303

May 8, 2006

DFG's First Abalone Checkpoint of the Season Results in 66 Citations

Contact: Lt. Steve Riske, DFG, (707) 838-6930
Troy Swauger, Communications Office, (916) 654-2096

May 8, 2006

New Commercial Salmon Enforcement Measures Adopted

Contact: Scott Barrow, DFG Fisheries Branch, (916) 651-7670

April 17, 2006

DFG Seeks Members for Advisory Group on Potential Abalone Fisheries

Contact: Patrick Coulston, Marine Region (831) 649-7193

April 14, 2006

Commercial Salmon Regulations Conformance Public Hearing Scheduled

Contact: Scott Barrow, DFG Fisheries Program Branch, (916) 651-7670

March 28, 2006

DFG Announces Expanded Ocean Bottomfishing Opportunities for Sport Anglers

Contacts: Carrie Wilson, DFG Office of Communications, (831) 649-7191
Ed Roberts, Marine Region, (707) 441-5757

March 28, 2006

Popular Abalone Sport Fishery Slated to Open April 1

Contacts: Ian Taniguchi, Marine Biologist, (562) 342-7182
Carrie Wilson, Office of Communications, (831) 649-7191

March 24, 2006

State Health Officer Advises Consumers Not To Eat Some Shellfish and Viscera of Sardines, Anchovies and Crab From Southern California Coast

Contacts: Ken August or Lea Brooks (916) 440-7660

March 17, 2006

Emergency Sturgeon Regulations Will Take Effect on Monday, March 20

Contacts: Marty Gingras, Supervising Biologist, Bay Delta Branch (209) 948-3702
Steve Martarano, Office of Communications, (916) 654-5866

March 15, 2006

DFG Will Open Recreational Ocean Salmon Season April 1: Pacific Fishery Management Council Decision Enacts Limitations

Contacts: Scott Barrow, DFG Senior Biologist, (916) 651-7670
Steve Martarano, DFG Office of Communications, (916) 654-5866

March 3, 2006

DFG will Offer a New Fishing Passport Program to State's Adventure-Seeking Anglers

Contact: Carrie Wilson, Office of Communication, (831) 649-7191

February 21, 2006

Changes in DFG Regulations will Offer Anglers Additional Ocean Fishing Opportunities

Contacts: Debbie Aseltine-Nielsen, Marine Region, (858) 546-7150
Ed Roberts, Marine Region (707) 441-5757

February 16, 2006

DFG will Bring License Sales and Information Staff to Upcoming Southern California Sportsmen's Shows

Contact: Carrie Wilson, Office of Communications, Education and Outreach, (831) 649-7191

February 16, 2006

DFG Schedules Public Salmon Meeting

Contacts: Marc Heisdorf, Marine Biologist, (707) 576-2873
Ocean Salmon Project, (707) 576-2882
Carrie Wilson, Office of Communications, (831) 649-7191

February 8, 2006

Six Indicted in Scheme to Poach and Smuggle Protected California Leopard Sharks

Contact: U.S. Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of California, (415) 436-7200

January 17, 2006

DFG Announces Plan to Help Boost Sturgeon Populations

Contacts: Marty Gingras, Senior Biologist, Bay Delta Branch (209) 948-3702
Steve Martarano, Office of Communications, (916) 654-5866

January 12, 2006

Expanded Recreational Depth Fishing Opportunities Will Continue For 2006

Contacts: Carrie Wilson, Office of Communications (831) 649-7191
Ed Roberts, Marine Region (562) 342-7199

January 6, 2006

DFG Will Solicit Public Input at Nearshore Groundfish Management Planning Meetings in January 2006

Contacts: Deb Wilson-Vandenberg, Marine Region (831) 649-2892
Debbie Aseltine-Neilson, Marine Region (858) 546-7150