articles from the industry
In late May the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) published the final Biological Opinion. The Final Whale Rule, however, won’t be released until at least September. The substance of the Biological Opinion is nearly identical … Continue reading
I can’t hear very well in my left ear, and my husband can’t hear well at all in his left ear either. I lost some of my hearing because I had so many ear infections … Continue reading
The Maine lobster industry finally has something to feel good about. On April 28, hundreds of fishermen, families and business people joined together outside of the Augusta Civic Center to oppose offshore wind development. The … Continue reading
Riley Eaton, lobsterman and graduating senior, Deer Isle-Stonington High School“I’m an avid supporter of sustainability renewable energy and keeping our earth green. However I do not believe that sticking windmills in the middle of the … Continue reading
Welcome to the Zone F meeting to discuss the offshore wind project proposed by the state of Maine.This windmill array is proposed to go somewhere in Zone D, E or F. If you do not … Continue reading
On May 31, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is under a court order to finalize a series of regulations designed to protect the North Atlantic right whale and to begin implementation of its new … Continue reading
For more than 50 years I have understood that humans need to reduce their fossil fuel consumption, and that green technology, giving us solar, hydro, and wind power, are great alternative options. Through my association … Continue reading
In a few more months, I will have been working out of DMR’s Augusta Office (more affectionately referred to as “the bait shed”) for two years and I wonder where the time has gone? When … Continue reading
Recent Updates and Information. The In-person Forum has been canceled. The Maine Fishermen’s Forum has been serving the commercial fishing community of Maine for over 45 years, and even though they are unable to host … Continue reading
As 2020 slowly draws to a close, I’d like to share with you one last monthly update on the work of Maine DMR before we close the books on a year of challenges. Policy and … Continue reading
