NACO- Park-Everglades Comment

National Association of Charterboat Operators P.O. Box 2990 Orange Beach, AL 36561 Phone (251-981-5136) Fax (251-981-8191) info@nacocharters.org www.nacocharters.org Bobbi M. Walker Executive Director National Park Service August 21, 2007 Denver Service Center Bob Zales, II Panama City Boatman Assn Everglades Planning Team President 12795 West Alameda Parkway PO Box 25287 Ed O’Brien Maryland Charter Boat Assn. Denver, CO 80225-0287 First Vice-President Dear Everglades Planning Team, Tom Becker Mississippi Charter Boat Captains Second Vice-President The National Association of Charterboat Operators (NACO) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments to the National Park Service (NPS) Everglades Planning Team regarding Chuck Schumacher Chicago Sportfishing Assn the Everglades National Park (NP) Preliminary Management Alternatives. By way of Secretary background, NACO is the nation’s largest charter boat association, representing over 3,400 charter boats nationwide. We have over 300 members in sponsoring associations and as Ron Maglio Michigan City Charterboat Assn individuals who will be affected by any proposed changes. Treasurer NACO supports the NPS’s efforts to preserve and sustain the Everglades NP, and our Member Associations: members recognize that vibrant natural ecosystems greatly enhance the public’s enjoyment Alaska Charter ...