Bay-Delta Sport Fishing Enhancement Stamp

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Overview

A Bay-Delta Sport Fishing Enhancement Stamp (BDSFES) is required to fish in San Francisco Bay, the Delta, and the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers, including major tributaries, below the most downstream dam.

The BDSFES Program has authority to spend $1 million a year on projects that benefit sport fish populations, sport fishing opportunities, and anglers within the stamp's geographic range. The types of projects the BDSFES Program has funded include angler access, scientific research and monitoring, enforcement, fisheries conservation, and education. In 2008, the Department will solicit proposals for specific projects through the Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) process. The PSN is expected to be released mid-summer. For more information on BDSFES funding opportunities, please contact Karen Mitchell by e-mail at kmitchell@dfg.ca.gov or at (916) 445-0826.

FUNDING

The stamp costs $6.05 annually. Fees received by the Department are deposited into a separate account within the Fish and Game Preservation Fund.

PURPOSE

The Department will spend the funds to benefit sport fish populations, sport fishing opportunities, and anglers within the stamp's geographic range. In addition, funds will be used for the long-term, sustainable benefit of the primary Bay-Delta sport fisheries including, but not limited to, striped bass, sturgeon, black bass, halibut, salmon, surf perch, steelhead trout, and American shad.

Expenditures will be consistent with state and federal Endangered Species Act requirements and applicable commission policies.

THE COMMITTEE

The Director will appoint a nine-member advisory committee and they will serve at the Director's discretion for terms not more than four years. The Director will appoint people who will be able to balance the perspectives of different anglers.

The advisory committee will recommend projects and budgets for the expenditure of BDSFES revenue. The Department will give full consideration to the committee's recommendations.

TERM

This stamp remains in effect until January 1, 2009.