RNR 1001 Lecture : RNR Notes 106
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Funding for recreational fisheries can come from license sales, boat registration fees, mineral revenues, state general taxes, and federal cost-sharing funds. The federal aid in fish restoration act (1950) and wallop-breaux act (1984) are particularly important. 10% tax paid by manufacturers on sportsfishing equipment, also (as of 2005) 18. 5% of motorboat fuels tax, placed in the aquatic resources trust fund- million/year split into boating safety account ( million) and sport fish restoration account. Sportfish funds re-distributed to states on a 75:25 cost share for approved projects. 60% based on number of license sold, 40% state area; no state gets >5% Equitable split between freshwater and marine divisions. Extremely important source of funds for most states, supporting personnel, research and management programs. 18% to three wetlands programs (70% to louisiana) Manipulation biota, habitats, and usr groups to achieve specified goals and objectives.
