I also posted this to the First Light Anglers Forum
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/puopi...288222219.html "As part of NOAA's new effort to reach out to anglers, build a stronger partnership, and address anglers' concerns, we will create a new senior position in NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service — a special advisor for recreational fisheries. NOAA is now seeking applications for this advisor who would work directly for the assistant administrator of the fisheries service, the position I hold.
I want to be sure that as many people as possible know that we're accepting applications until Nov. 13 for this important job. You can find the application online by going to http://www.usajobs.gov and typing into the search engine — NOAA Fisheries Program Specialist. I encourage you to take a look at the job announcement and share it with others who may be interested.
This senior advisor will work with people across the fisheries service to make sure the voices of the recreational fishing community are heard on programs and policies. The advisor will continue a robust dialogue with everyone from anglers to charter boat captains to the people who work in the many businesses that serve America's saltwater anglers. One of the first orders of business will be to work closely with the angling community to develop and hold a recreational fishing summit to identify issues of concern and map out solutions."
This is part of the opinion piece from Fridays GDT. The rest can be found by clicking on the link above. For the record I read this in the op ed section of the paper and thought some of you might like to see it. I have no opinions of my own so don't flame me.