Sport Fish Restoration Act: Part 4

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Jeff Kopaska
AFS Executive Director
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I have two more sections of the 50^th Anniversary document to share with you.  Today’s looks at the impact of the act on public access for boating and fishing.  This might not be the most attractive part of the document for fish folks, but it is important to understand that a big jump in funding as a result of Wallop-Breaux came from Marine Fuel Taxes. In order for that income to be expended appropriately, improving boating access is a necessary component. It also resulted in more and better ways for anglers to access the water. I hope you are enjoying these historical pieces, and planning to participate in our 75th SFR Anniversary Symposium this summer in San Antonio (submit your abstract here).