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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, June 28, 2015

rifa2The Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance is dedicated to its mission of continuing to help create sustainable fisheries without putting licensed fishermen out of business.” Read the update here  To read all the updates, click here 11:52

Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, June 14, 2015

rifa2The Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance is dedicated to its mission of continuing to help create sustainable fisheries without putting licensed fishermen out of business.” Read the update here  To read all the updates, click here  11:14

Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, May 31, 2015

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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, January 11, 2015

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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, January 4, 2015

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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, December 28, 2014

rifa2The Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance is dedicated to its mission of continuing to help create sustainable fisheries without putting licensed fishermen out of business.” Read the update here  To read all the updates, click here 11:13

Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, October 12, 2014

rifa2The Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance is dedicated to its mission of continuing to help create sustainable fisheries without putting licensed fishermen out of business.” Read the update here  10:20

Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, September 14, 2014

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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, August 31, 2014

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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update August 3, 2014

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Rhode Island Seeks to Join Mid-Atlantic Council, but Politics are in Play

RI delegationThe Ocean State has no voice in governance, despite being a major player in those waters.  A Case of Political Failure? Richard L. Fuka, president of the Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance, says the problem is inherently political—perhaps due to the current Democratic presidential administration, and certainly the ineffectiveness of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation. He particularly called out Sen. Jack Reed, who he feels should be able to get things done after his long tenure in Washington. Read the article here  20:24

Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update June 15, 2014

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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update April 27, 2014

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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, April 6, 2014

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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update – March 23, 2014

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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update February 23, 2014

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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update February 9, 2014

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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update JANUARY 19, 2014

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WPRO’s “Fishing for Answers” – a conversation about the Rhode Island fishing industry and where it’s headed

Published on Jul 26, 2013 – WPRO continued our Debate Series with “Fishing for Answers,” a conversation about the local fishing industry and where it’s headed. Hosted by WPRO’s Tara Granahan, the discussion  featured panelists Rick Fuka of the Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance; Representative Joe McNamara; Narragansett Baykeeper Tom Kutcher, and Tina Jackson, President of American Alliance of Fishermen and their Communities. Filmed July 24, 2013 at Rhode Island College. Watch the 56:45 video here

Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update JANUARY 6, 2013

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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update December 23, 2012

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MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN [MSIB # 16-12] 13 November 2012 Rhode Island Fishermen”s Alliance

Mariners navigating the waterways of Point Judith and Block Island Old Harbor, RI should be aware of the following aids to navigation discrepancies:
Point Judith:
1. Tower #8 on the east side of the entrance channel; light is reported to be extinguished and all signage on the tower is reportedly missing.
Block Island:
1.      Old Harbor tower #3, including its light and sound signal, is reported to be missing.
2.      Old Harbor buoys #5, #6, and #7 are reported to be off station.
3.      Northeast bell buoy #5 is reported to be off station.

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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update Swordfish Dinner to benefit Heating Assistance Fund

A Swordfish Dinner to Benefit Heating Assistance Fund will be held on Friday, November 16th at the South Kingstown Elks Lodge. The event is sponsored by The R.I. Commercial Fishermen’s Association and The South Kingstown Elks. Dinner will be served from 5PM to 7PM, or while supplies last. Ticket Price is $15.00. For more information or tickets call The Elks at (401) 783-7819. Read More http://hosted.vresp.com/1181479/d9843a49d3/545568053/ad93d20bca/

Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update November 4, 2012

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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance – Weekly Update – October 7, 2012

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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update

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The Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Website – Check it out!

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  The Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance is dedicated to its mission of continuing to help create sustainable fisheries without putting licensed fishermen out of business.