Suffolk Bill Aims to Protect Commercial Fishing Industry
The Suffolk County Legislature is considering a bill that, it says, will help commercial fishermen. The bill, now in committee, will allow property owners of commercial fishing businesses to apply for a conservation easement that would restrict future development. The bill was supposed to come to a vote late in 2024 but is now being studied to broaden its scope. The bill did receive positive support at a public hearing in November before the full legislature. Earlier in 2024, Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine signed legislation increasing spending for farmland preservation to $15 million annually. He said the commercial fishing industry needed support as well. According to the legislation, any type of business that contributes to working waterfronts, such as gear storage, aquaculture, docks, boat repairs, could benefit from the pending legislation. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 06:50
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