New DFG Director Named, Formerly of TU!

[bonish]

"Governor Brown named Charlton "Chuck" Bonham, 43, of Albany, director of the California Department of Fish and Game. Bonham, a Democrat, has worked for Trout Unlimited since 2000. He replaces John McCamman, who had served since 2007. Previously, Bonham was an instructor and trip leader for the Nantahala Outdoor Center and served in the Peace Corps in Senegal, West Africa. He will be paid $150,112."

Read more: http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalert...#ixzz1WCfOv4RB

[caltagm]

Chuck is a top-notch advocate for conservation and will be a fantastic Director. We can expect good things to come from this.