BASS, the worldwide authority on bass fishing, today announced that Bass Pro Shops, the world's leading supplier of outdoor gear, will build on the marketing alliance formed last year by assuming title sponsorship of the Bassmaster Opens in 2010-2011. With the agreement, final-day weigh-ins of select Bassmaster Open events will be held at Bass Pro Shops stores.

National Environmental Education Week (EE Week, www.eeweek.org) connects educators with resources to promote K-12 students' understanding of the environment. This is the nation's largest environmental education event, slated this year for April 11-17.

"Fishing is one of America's greatest pastimes, and the more than 30 million anglers in the United States alone spend $45 billion a year of gear, travel and related services," says Ned Desmond, President and founder of Go Sportn.

With the start of the 2009 hurricane season June 1, BoatU.S. says inland boat owners should take these storms seriously and make preparations, even though the system may no longer be classified as a hurricane.  "Hurricane Ike, which ravaged the Texas coast last year, is a good example," said BoatU.S. Marine Insurance Technical Director Bob Adriance.

Nikon® is proud of its commitment to protect the environment and believes that pollution prevention measures and the efficient use of resources are vital. With this commitment in mind Nikon introduces ecobins binoculars. Designed from top to bottom with the latest eco friendly features, ecobins maintains the highest level of optics that make Nikon world-famous.

BASS, the worldwide authority on bass fishing, and Bass Pro Shops, the #1 Outdoor Retailer in America*, have formed a joint marketing alliance, BASS announced today. The relationship will allow each industry-leading company to integrate both brands across their respective platforms to further reach and educate outdoors enthusiasts on initiatives facing natural resources and to grow participation.

Any way they want it, that's the way they'll get it: Fans will be able to fully experience the biggest tournament in professional bass fishing, the February 20-22 Bassmaster Classic on the Red River, whether they click in, tune in or attend the event in Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana.

BountyFishing.com, home of the world's largest fishing tournament, announced today that it will be holding a charity fishing event to benefit Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA), the only non-profit organization dedicated solely to patient support and advocacy for those living with or at risk for lung cancer.