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For decades,
the California Department of Fish and Wildlife — formerly
known as the California Department of Fish and Game — has been
stocking many of the state's natural waterways with invasive
fish species, including largemouth bass which are
notorious for causing "the decline, displacement or
extinctions of species'' in habitats where they are
introduced. The reason these fish are being given
free rein to takeover? Purely sport. Sign the petition if you want to see the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) stop
stocking invasive fish species!
In the United States, largemouth
bass are native to the eastern and central parts of the
country. But because they are very popular with anglers, or
fishers, they have been widely introduced elsewhere. And they
thrive — but to the detriment of native fish, competing for
food sources, habitat, and sometimes even preying upon them.
Largemouth bass are extremely successful breeders and eaters —
they are basically unstoppable. Bottom line:
successful sport for human pleasure is not worth jeopardizing
the health of our environment.
The invasive fish,
introduced for human enjoyment and gain, are stealing
resources and space from native species so much so that they
are driving them towards extinction. Sign the petition if you want to see local,
sustainable fishing supported in California as opposed to
harmful, invasive stocking methods!
Thank you,
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Kelsey
The Care2 Petitions Team
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P.S. While
fishing can be a sustainable, harmonious way to enjoy and
connect with nature, this is not the way. Sign the petition. |
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