In 2000, the Commission sold almost 950,000 fishing licenses and nearly 700,000 trout stamps. Fishing has a tremendous impact on Pennsylvania s economy. More than 2.5 million people boat on Pennsylvania waters each year. During 2000, about 350,000 boats were registered in Pennsylvania. Recent surveys show our customers like what we do and want us to do even more.
Commissioners receive no compensation except reasonable expenses.
The Boating Advisory Board includes five unpaid members appointed by the Governor for five-year terms and three ex officio members. It advises the Commission on matters related to boats and boating on the waters of the Commonwealth. Peter A. Colangelo is the Commission s Executive Director. He serves as chief executive officer and chief waterways conservation officer. The Commission has an authorized salaried complement of 441 full-time employees, but we are maintaining a cap of 439 employees.