Letter from TPWD

[SunnyHouTX]

Thank you Tim. Would like to own rays legally one day.

[armthehomeless]

I went to this this morning... and am waiting on a meeting at work, so here's the Cliff's notes:

TPWD is not going to attempt a white list for aquatic fauna any time in the near future. There was too much vocal hobbyist resistance (phone calls, letter writing, emails, etc...) to the idea. TPWD plans to continue with its current blacklist.

HARC has developed a scorecard for aquarium species invasion potential -- something that can be done quickly and with less effort than a full blown traditional risk assessment. It consists of measuring three things: market availability potential, release potential, and survival and reproduction potential.

Suggestions and modifications were made to the specific questions. Expect a finalized version toward the end of 2013.

I'll share more details as I have time.

[SunnyHouTX]

I went to this this morning... and am waiting on a meeting at work, so here's the Cliff's notes:

TPWD is not going to attempt a white list for aquatic fauna any time in the near future. There was too much vocal hobbyist resistance (phone calls, letter writing, emails, etc...) to the idea. TPWD plans to continue with its current blacklist.

HARC has developed a scorecard for aquarium species invasion potential -- something that can be done quickly and with less effort than a full blown traditional risk assessment. It consists of measuring three things: market availability potential, release potential, and survival and reproduction potential.

Suggestions and modifications were made to the specific questions. Expect a finalized version toward the end of 2013.

I'll share more details as I have time.

I went to this this morning... and am waiting on a meeting at work, so here's the Cliff's notes:

TPWD is not going to attempt a white list for aquatic fauna any time in the near future. There was too much vocal hobbyist resistance (phone calls, letter writing, emails, etc...) to the idea. TPWD plans to continue with its current blacklist.

HARC has developed a scorecard for aquarium species invasion potential -- something that can be done quickly and with less effort than a full blown traditional risk assessment. It consists of measuring three things: market availability potential, release potential, and survival and reproduction potential.

Suggestions and modifications were made to the specific questions. Expect a finalized version toward the end of 2013.

I'll share more details as I have time.

Amnesia much?

[Timber317]

De Ja Vu , just like in the Matrix!!