No one who fishes the Chesapeake Bay wants to see it harmed. Longtime watermen, recreational anglers, and conservationists all share the same goal: a healthy, productive bay for generations to come. The disagreement isn’t about protection—it’s about whether an outright ban on menhaden fishing in Virginia is necessary, effective, or fair.

I believe it is not. Everyone wants a healthy Chesapeake Bay, but banning menhaden fishing in Virginia is not the solution!