Wouldn't that be great. Behnke believes membership in the new group will contribute substantial funds and that local businesses will clamor to associate themselves with a more visible group that aggressively addresses local needs and projects. S.E.A. likely will dabble in politics on the local and state level as well. Youth projects, a youth fishing camp, fishing events for needy children and ongoing bay cleanup efforts round out the group's goals. It's obvious the two groups share common goals, to promote a healthy resource, to improve fishing and ensure that conservation policies are in place for the future.
Similarities outweigh differences.
Both are claiming to have distinct philosophies on how to achieve their goals. Granted, S.E.A. is more likely to get its hands dirty. But the scope and size of these two groups compliment each other to benefit the resource. There's room for both. All rights reserved.