CSPA

What People are Saying about CSPA

How Do You Get a Reputation Like This?

Bob Baiocchi and the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance are the best

friends an estuary could have. That's because Bob and CSPA know that an

ecosystem has to hang together or it's going to be hung out to dry in pieces.

-William T. Davoren, The Bay Institute

CSPA's sustained advocacy for sportfisheries has won the respect of the state

and federal agencies that control California's streams and waterways.

Without CSPA's work and expertise, California's stream heritage would be

much poorer.

- Ron Stork, Friends of the River

Their understanding of California water politics and unique working

relationships with State water agencies have enabled CSPA to become, perhaps,

the most effective advocate for fishery resources protection and sportfishing

interests in the State.

- William Jennings, Committee to Save the Mokelumne River

(Editor's note: see Mokelumne River Project webpage)

It is not unreasonable to say that the groundwork laid by CSPA could very

well be the foundation upon which the continuing definition and application

of the Public Trust Doctrine is based.

- John Merz, Sacramento River Preservation Trust

Time and again, this organization has initiated action which has been crucial

in protecting the resources either through legal action or by initiating

political movements which have that effect.

- Alfred S. Wilkins, Trinity River Association

The profound institutional changes at local, state, and federal agencies and

commissions resulting from CSPA's watchdog activities have given meaning and

substance to the doctrine of the "public trust".

- Richard Izmirian, Federation of Fly Fishers

...CSPA demands and takes action to see that public agencies enforce

applicable laws and regulations. Anyone interested in preserving forests,

streams, fish, and wildlife should support the valuable work of CSPA.

- Joseph Bower, Citizens for Better Forestry

I sleep better at night knowing that they are on our team.

- Mary Haughey, South Yuba River Citizens League

...CSPA is virtually the only fish conservation organization in the state

that has made the effort to become conversant with the SWRCB and the laws and

policies under which California water is allocated away from fish and onto

the land.

- William M. Kier, California Advisory Committee on Salmon and Steelhead Trout

I've come to know this organization as one whose achievements in the field of

water quality and its related resources far exceeds that which would be

expected from its limited budget.

- John Preschutti, Friends of Plumas Wilderness

More than any other organization, CSPA has been the "point" group leading the

effort before water boards, regulatory agencies, and the courts for fish

protection. PCFFA highly treasures its relationship with CSPA and depends on

CSPA's efforts ....

- W. F. "Zeke" Grader, Jr., Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations