Accomplishments
CCA was established in the Pacific Northwest in 2007 with the formation of state chapters in Oregon and Washington. Through a groundswell of grassroots involvement CCA PNW has grown to several thousand members and professional staff all focused on improving our regions marine fish populations. Below is a list of some of our most noteworthy accomplishments. Please see the accomplishments lists for Oregon and Washington for a more comprehensive list.
- Actively support the Northwest Straits Commission in attaining a $4.5 million federal grant to remove 3000 derelict gill nets from Puget Sound.
- Introduced legislation in both Oregon and Washington to legalize the use of alternate methods of commercial harvest and prioritize its use.
- Six of fifteen members on the Columbia River Recreational Advisory Panel are active CCA members.
- Represented conservation on the Columbia River Visioning Panel.
- Represented on, and successfully influenced, the Columbia River Fish Working Group process, which recommended a major shift towards selective fisheries.
- Participated in the North of Falcon Process resulting in the largest increase in mark - selective fisheries in Puget Sound in years while supplying a voice for conservation when adopting harvest and escapement goals as a region.
- Advocated for conservation buffers during the Columbia Spring Chinook fishery that prevented us from over fishing our ESA impacts, which would have put future seasons in jeopardy.
- As a group we have systematically developed and put into place the foundation that will enable us to have a lasting positive impact on fisheries issues in the Pacific Northwest.
- Established 25 local chapters in Oregon and Washington
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