City of MB Projects on Schedule
The City of Mexico Beach has almost finished rebuilding east and west jetty walls as you go out of canal. The 251 feet extension of pier is set to go-machines moving in.  It will be closed during building.  St. Joe Company and the City will have groundbreaking on two new ramps to be built over behind Marquardt's Marina off of new parking lot on November 17. 

August 28, 2010-Mark Your Calendar
Plans are already underway for next year.  We are planning to bring back a fish fry on Saturday night with a live band at the El Governor, a new t-shirt, and a new Miss Kingfish.   Make plans for next year.  Bigger and even better than ever.

Economy Nets 31 Billion from Saltwater Anglers
Also, according to a NOAA report released in January, in Florida alone, saltwater anglers contribute 16.7 billion to the local economy which leads the nation.   

Fish the Panhandle Slam Next Year
June 5         Blue Water Outrigger Charity Classic
July 30, 31  Marquardt's Marina Offshore Classic
August 28   MBARA 14th Annual Kingfish Tournament

Photos on Website
Photo Album on MBARA website. Attention Readers:  We have hundreds of pictures from the tournament on our website.  Go see if you are there.  We just added more by photographer, Frank Johnson.

New MBARA Hats Out
We now have a new hat with a kingfish on it and a reef module.  Get them at the Shell Shack in Mexico Beach.

Check Out Education Section of Website

Obama appoints new Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force which has 90 days to come up with new policy to manage oceans. 

Feds shut down amberjack in Gulf of Mexico

Feds plan on new regulations for oyster harvest

Grouper and snapper fishing may be totally shut down on east coast.
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet in New Bern, NC, on November 3 to consider closing all grouper and snapper fishing from Cape Canaveral to Charleston, SC.

We are posting articles weekly on the education section of our website on these topics and many more.   Read and get educated.  Saltwater fishing is changing dramatically almost everyday. 

For example, read about another new group appointed by President Obama to oversee management of fisheries, maintain and manage fisheries.   Read about hearings on eastern seaboard to close all grouper and snapper fishing in 2010.  Is the Gulf far behind? 

Memorial Reefs Available for Purchase
Many people are now purchasing a memorial reef to honor a loved one.  Contact Brian Higdon for detailed information on exactly how this can be done at bhigdon@comcast.net for answers to your questions.

Who Is Making All the New Rules?
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is delegated authority through federal legislation.  Go see them and learn how they work at www.gulfcouncil.org so you can get involved.  Contact them.