National Fishing and Boating Week 2007 DD: 07/31/2007

IB 2007-086
Information Bulletin

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240
http://www.blm.gov

May 30, 2007
In Reply Refer To:
8300 (WO-230) P

EMS TRANSMISSION 05/31/2007
Information Bulletin No. 2007-086

To: All State Directors
Attention: State Fisheries, Wildlife and Recreation Program Leads

From: Assistant Director, Renewable Resources and Planning

Subject: National Fishing and Boating Week 2007 DD: 07/31/2007

The 2007 National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) celebration will be observed Saturday, June 2 through Sunday, June 10, 2007. This annual, nationwide celebration provides an opportunity for communities, the public and private partners to sponsor events that promote boating and fishing participation and inform the public about the importance of aquatic stewardship. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) supports this effort, and I encourage all State and Field Offices to host or participate in the NFBW events. Please send photos and descriptions of your NFBW events (partner names, number of participants, etc.) by July 31, 2007, to Richard Bulavinetz, Division of Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (WO-230), to be included in the 2007 National Fishing and Boating Week Report.

In 2006, the BLM sponsored more than thirty-one NFBW events, in which a total of over 6,300 people participated. Attached is a copy of the NFBW 2006 Report, which can also be viewed at: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/Recreation/special_events.html. Under "National Fishing and Boating Week" click on "select this link" to get the report.

If you have any questions regarding the NFBW, please contact Richard Bulavinetz, Fisheries Biologist at (202) 452-0325 or Hal Hallett, BLM Senior Outdoor Recreation Specialist at (202) 452-7794. The NFBW website also provides a wealth of information: http://www.nationalfishingandboatingweek.org.

Signed by:
Authenticated by:
Bud Cribley
Robert M. Williams
Acting, Deputy Assistant Director
Division of IRM Governance,WO-560
Renewable Resources and Planning