In order for us to sustain our natural aquatic resources, it's important to understand what it takes to maintain healthy and productive ecosystems through conservation-minded practices.
You can take an active role by helping to conserve our aquatic resources for present and future generations. Responsible anglers and boaters stay committed to protecting and maintaining stable fish populations and healthy aquatic habitats. The conservation of these aquatic freshwater and marine resources depends on greater awareness, but even more importantly, it depends on action.
Our nation's aquatic freshwater resources consist of inland rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, and associated ecosystems. If you take a fly fishing trip to someplace such as the North Platte River in Colorado, or target largemouth bass on Lake Okeechobee in Florida, you are enjoying the benefits of our nation's aquatic freshwater resources.
Aquatic marine resource conservation refers to the preservation of ecosystems in our oceans, seas, and coastal waterways. Marine ecosystems, such as estuaries and coral reefs, are among the largest of our aquatic ecosystems. When you go deep sea fishing for tuna off the coast of California, or take a sunrise boat cruise on Chesapeake Bay, you get to enjoy those experiences due to our aquatic marine resources.
By becoming educated on water resources information, you can help share the conservation message with other anglers and boaters. Knowledge and simple action can make a big difference. You can contribute to the conservation of water resources and aquatic eco-systems in these ways.
By taking these actions when you are on the water, you are doing your part to help preserve our aquatic ecosystems now and into the future. Learn easy ways you can help with fishing conservation.
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