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RI Cont. Art I, Sec 17, 1842
"The people shall continue to enjoy and freely exercise all the rights of fishery, and the privileges of the shore, to which they have been heretofore entitled under the Charter and usages of this state."
The court so recognized in identifying the rights of the fishery and privileges of the shore "that there must have been some such 'privileges' which were then recognized as belonging to the people and which the framers and adopters of the constitution intended to change into [rights] beyond the power of the general assembly to destroy." (Jackvony v. Powel, 67 RI 218, [1941]) (emphasis mine)
MISSION STATEMENT We, the members of this alliance, here by pledge our dedication and support for continual and common access to the marine fisheries; for freely using and exercising the trade of fishing upon Rhode Island waters; and for the conservation and proper use of those food resources.
12/01/08 The first RIFA Dinner & Dance Fundraiser held on November 8, was an overwhelming success. The outpouring of support from the fishing community and especially from businesses dependent upon fishermen was a welcoming surprise. Community businesses expressed their deep concern and support for fishermen and their families amid the onslaught of debilitating regulations from State and Federal fisheries Managers. (see photos & read more)
12/01/08 The Alliance appeals to Governor Carcieri for economic relief. RI commercial fishermen cannot compete with Massachusetts fishermen who received 13.4 million, averaging over $23,000 for federally permitted vessel and $10,000 for state fishermen. (read more)
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12/01/08 (The Boston Globe)--ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland - A world-famous fisherman from Maine was arrested last week in Canada, accused of fishing illegally inside Canada's 200-mile limit. Linda Greenlaw, a commercial fisherman and best-selling author, was led into court in Newfoundland in handcuffs on Friday after her arrest. (read more)
12/01/08 RI DEM makes comments to the ongoing request from the RI Fluke Conservation Co-operative for a rights based percent of the State allocation of Summer Flounder. (read more)
12/01/08 The Alliance gives support to Greg DiDomenico of the Garden State Seafood Association and his efforts to protect squid fishermen with collective management practices. NMFS proposes 2009 specifications and management measures for Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish (MSB), Federal Register/ Vol. 73, No. 222 / Monday, November 17, 2008. (read more)
12/01/08 RI Congressional Delegates express concern over questions raised regarding fisheries science. (read more)
12/01/08 The Environmental Defense Fund and other environmental groups fund the promotion of “Catch Shares” as the end all answer to more abundant fish and more profitable fisheries. In “Oceans of Abundance”, read former U.S. Commerce Secretary Bruce Babbit and PA. Congressman James Greenwood’s views on the condition of your fisheries and their answer to your future. (read more)