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Items of Interest
Rhode Island Ocean SAMP
Please accept our deepest thanks for all your effort and dedication to helping ensure the successful passage of the Rhode Island Ocean Special Area Management Plan (SAMP). Because of your valuable input and attention to making the SAMP as effective and efficient as possible, the SAMP is now considered in...
RIFA MONKFISH AND COD PROPOSAL
January 10, 2011 - Proposed Monkfish and Cod regulations have been submitted to the Division for 2011 from the Alliance. Additionally, a position paper supporting the changes will be provided prior to the public hearing. Thanks to members that provided help and support.
New England Sustainable Seafood List
There is good news in New England waters. Since 1993 the fishing industry and Federal regulators have acted to protect New England's complex of 27 commercially harvested species. Today's fishermen work within tight regulations designed to eliminate overfishing and promote the stock's biomass growth. Did you know that over the last 17 years the fishery biomass in New England has grown by more than 500%?
The Town of Narragansett Resolution
A RESOLUTION RESPECTIVELY REQUESTING THE SUSPENSION OF THE CURRENT CATCH SHARE/SECTOR MANAGEMENT IN THE NORTHEAST IMPLEMENTED BY THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION...
The Town of South Kingstown Resolution
RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT'S REQUEST FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE NEWLY ADOPTED CATCH SHARE/SECTOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IMPOSED ON THE FISHING INDUSTRY IN THE NORTHEAST...
Senator Whitehouse responds to Lubchenco
AUGUST 17, 2010 - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse letter to Lubchenco regarding the law enforcement isses
Senator Reed responds to Lubchenco
"Although NOAA has promised a formal response to the Secretary and the Inspector General by August 2, 2010, I request that you provide an interim report to Congress as quickly as possible....
The Narragansett Chamber of Commerce Letter of Support
The Narragansett Chamber of Commerce, during its June 16, 2010 Board of Directors meeting, voted unanimously to object to the current catch limits imposed by the Federal....
American Seafood Defense Fund
Whether your a Fishermen or a Rhode Island Resident, I encourage all to join these effort's with any level of commitment to help fight for the survival of our Commercial Fishing Industry. This crusade is supported by an ever strengthening unified New England Fishing Community, the likes of which this industry has never seen before. The Rhode Island Fishermen's Alliance is proud to become a plaintiff and our effort's will be written in memory of the late James S. Thayer Jr. Get involved and help preserve something that is truly real and part of our State's Heritage. Help the American Seafood Defense Fund save the Rhode Island Fishing Community. Look forward to seeing you on board.
