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NMMA Praises Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization
[Boating Industry (Online), 12/12/2006]
The National Marine Manufacturers Association has applauded the passage of H.R. 5946, legislation that reauthorizes and amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Management and Conservation Act, NMMA said in a release yesterday..."I'm thrilled that Congress was able to pass this important legislation for our nation's fisheries," said Monita Fontaine, vice president and senior counsel, Government Relations. "This bill has been long in the making, and NMMA applauds all the members who came together and worked out a compromise that satisfies recreational anglers, many commercial fishers and the environmental community."..."NMMA believes the compromise language passed this weekend is a victory for the environment and for recreational boaters and anglers, demonstrating that the careful and sustainable use of our aquatic resources is compatible with preserving our environment for future generations," said Thom Dammrich, NMMA president.
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Florida Can Still Boast Having The Most Boats
[Palm Beach Post (Online), 12/13/2006]
By Lori Becker
For the second year in a row, Florida ranks
first in the nation with the most boats...Nearly 974,000 recreational
boats were registered in Florida last year, edging out California and
Michigan, according to a report released Tuesday by the National
Marine Manufacturers Association. There's water everywhere. ...
Boating is an integral part of the lifestyle in Florida. It has always
been one of the top boating areas in the country, said Thom Dammrich,
president of the Chicago-based manufacturers association...The
manufacturers association has compiled the annual ranking since 1996,
with Michigan or California claiming the top spot every year until 2004.
But Florida always has been close behind...
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Take Me Fishing
[Pontoon & Deck Boat (Online), 12/13/2006]
The National Marine Manufacturers
Association (NMMA) announced last week an expanded
promotional partnership with the Recreational Boating & Fishing
Foundation (RBFF) to create a new feature exhibit for some of its
consumer boat and sportshows...Take Me Fishing Centers will be unveiled
at six NMMA boat and sportshows in 2007: San Diego Boat Show
(January 4 - 7), Atlanta Boat Show (January 10 - 14), New
Orleans Boat Show (January 10 - 14), Chicago Boat, RV &
Outdoors Show (January 17 - 21), Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow
(January 27 - February 4), and the Des Moines Sportshow (February
14 - 18.)..."We're excited to join RBFF to bring a fun and interactive
experience to boat show attendees," said Ben Wold, executive vice
president for the NMMA. "What better venue to introduce families
to fishing and boating, and the wonderful lifestyle it has to offer,
than NMMA boat and sportshows."...
Chicago's January Opens With Fireworks, Moves On To Boats, Theater And
More
[MLive.com (MI), 12/10/2006]
By Randy Mink
...Those who want to fuel their fantasies
with visions of summertime fun can attend the Chicago Boat, RV and
Outdoors Show Jan. 17-21 at McCormick Place Convention Center.
Hundreds of the latest product models and accessories will be on view...