This week, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) weighed-in on the Lake Champlain lamprey issue. ASA represents over 700 sportfishing manufacturers, retailers, and angler advocacy groups, as well as the interests of America’s 40 million recreational anglers who generate a $125 billion-a-year impact on the nation’s economy.

The ASA safeguards and promotes the enduring social, economic and conservation values of sportfishing and works closely with all groups concerned with the conservation of our fisheries. Its letters to the U.S. Congressional Delegations of New York and Vermont, as well as their respective Governors, can be seen at:

• Letter to Vermont Senators Leahy and Sanders (~70kB PDF)
• Letter to New York Senators Schumer and Clinton (~70kB PDF)
• Letter to Vermont Representative Welch (~70kB PDF)
• Letter to New York Representatives McHugh and Gillibrand (~70kB PDF)

For more information on either ASA or LCI, call 802.879.3466 or email info@mychamplain.net.