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Embattled NOAA Fisheries Enforcement Agent Andy Cohen to Retire |
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BOSTON - Andy Cohen, the former agent in charge at the Northeast's embattled federal fishery enforcement office has confirmed to Jay Lindsay of the the Associated Press that he will retire.
On August 13, Agent Cohen stepped down from his position as Agent-in-Charge in the northeast, and was reassigned to a non-supervisory headquarters position reporting to NOAA Office of Law Enforcement Acting Director Alan Risenhoover. Since then he has not been directly involved with any enforcement actions in the Northeast." Cohen told the AP he was proud of the work he'd done, and he was certain he'd helped protect honest fishermen. According to the wire report "He said the criticism has come mainly from people caught stealing who were upset the law was being enforced." |
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HASTINGS: Time to improve the Endangered Species Act
May 18, 2012 - When the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was signed into law in 1973 by President Nixon, he spoke about the importance of preserving “the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed.” I believe that goal is as important today as it was back then. However, after nearly 40 years, it’s time to take a fresh, honest look at the law and consider whether there are ways it could be improved to do a better job of protecting and recovering species.
