Boating and Fishing Industry Signs MOA with NOAA

The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF), along with other representatives from the recreational boating and fishing community, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The MOA seeks to develop and expand a framework of cooperation for planning and implementing mutually beneficial projects and activities to promote sustainable recreational boating and fishing within federal waters, including marine sanctuaries.

Frank Peterson, president and CEO of RBFF, John Armor, director of national marine sanctuaries for NOAA, and Sam Rauch, deputy assistant administrator for regulatory programs for NOAA, signed the MOA at a ceremony during the Miami International Boat Show.

“We are thrilled to enter this MOA with NOAA and the fishing and boating industry to increase angler recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3) efforts that will allow recreation opportunities for children, youth and families,” said Frank Peterson, RBFF president. “This partnership will not only help improve fishing and boating experiences overall, but also support the conservation of our marine aquatic resources. It will also help us meet our 60 in 60 goal to grow participation, which benefits the entire industry.”