Petition well timed and growing in well needed attention. 

Does all fishing whether commercial or recreational need to go away- No. if we continue to turn a blind eye without local science it will continue to dwindle away whether we agree or not. 
We need new science and unbiased information

We need to limit corporate benefit of public resources regardless of beliefs. Corporate motivation is financial only. Jobs created are locally important, but not sustainable unless responsible. 

Reedville the richest town in America for many years with reduction the driving factor. Why isn’t it the richest today? Are the opposition to this fighting for today’s  jobs, or tomorrow’s.

By the way, Limiting to 1 mile only hides it from outsiders, news crews and net spills.