Lydecker elected chair of federal boating council
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – BoatU.S. Assistant Vice President of Government Affairs Ryck Lydecker has been elected chairman of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, BoatU.S. said in a press release yesterday. The council advises the U.S. Secretary of the Interior on recreational fishing, boating and aquatic resource conservation issues.
This is the first time since its inception the council has elected its chair from the boating community. Lydecker, who will serve a two-year term, has served on the council for four years and was most recently chair of the boating issues committee.
“The next two years are going to be pivotal for the council, given the number of key challenges – and opportunities – that face boating, fishing and conservation,” Lydecker said. “Boating and fishing access, especially on inland waters, will remain a top priority as we set our next agenda.”
The council also elected Douglass Boyd, Boerne, Texas, to serve as vice chair. Boyd is a long-time member of the Coastal Conservation Association and is a member of its board of directors.
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