Outdoor Recreation Youth fishing applications would eradicate social and monetary boundaries to get outside By News Desk - October 4, 2022 0 16 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp TAGSbarriersEliminatefinancialfishingoutdoorsprogramssocialyouth FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Previous articleGELANG SIMPLE PARACORD CARABINER ( LD 51 ) – PART 2Next articleHolidaying in tenting trailer gaining traction in India : The Tribune India News Desk
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<p>The Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act is bipartisan legislation that would create a grant program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).</p>
<p>According to a press release, the grant program would enable youth fishing programs for urban and underserved communities. The legislation was introduced by Congressman A. Donald McEachin of Virginia and Congresswoman Maria E. Salazar of Florida.</p>
<p>“Too many young Americans face serious financial, social, and geographic barriers to experiencing our great outdoors,” McEachin said in the release. “No child should be prevented from participating in outdoor recreational activities simply because of their socioeconomic status or zip code. The non-partisan Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act will provide new opportunities for our youth, particularly those in historically underserved communities, to get outside, develop a love and appreciation for fishing, and learn more about marine science and conservation.”</p>
<p>Salazar said that as someone who “knows and appreciates the riches of the marine and aquatic environment, I’m excited to provide younger generations of Americans across the country, especially minority Americans, with the opportunity to learn firsthand about our seas, oceans and to learn about lakes than to provide them with the tools to enjoy them.”<strong> </strong></p>
<p>The legislation, co-sponsored by 18 other members of Congress, including Virginia’s Rob Wittman, would allow nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and other state, local, tribal or territorial governments to apply for federal grants to develop and implement youth fisheries programs. Funds would buy or rent fishing equipment, transportation costs, fishing licenses and other expenses.</p>
<p>“Countless studies show that while spending time on the water with family and friends has many health benefits, young people and those in underserved communities face significant barriers to accessing the great outdoors,” Mike Leonard, vice president of government affairs at the American Sportfishing Association,” the press release said<strong>. </strong>“The grants provided by this law will go a long way in breaking down those barriers and helping children develop a love of fishing.”</p>
<p>Keisha Sedlacek, Federal Legislative and Policy Attorney for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, said the foundation “is committed to giving young people from all backgrounds a chance to experience the natural wonders of the bay and its tributaries like the James River firsthand. For them, fishing is a wonderful way to develop a deep connection and commitment to protecting this national treasure. The Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act ensures they don’t miss out on potentially life-changing recreational fishing experiences due to financial and structural obstacles. We commend Representatives McEachin and Salazar for their commitment to opening doors for all young people to join the next generation of Bay Stewards. We look forward to working closely with you to pass this important law.”</p></p>
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