Tag Archives: Draft Omnibus Habitat Amendment 2

Jan. 5, 2015 Public Hearing, Draft Omnibus Habitat Amendment 2 – Mon, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

NEFMC SidebarMeeting Notice – click here, Omnibus Habitat Amendment 2 Public Hearing Document – click here, Staff Presentation – click here, Omnibus Habitat Amendment 2 – click here, NEFMC is holding an online public hearing (webinar) for the Omnibus Habitat Amendment 2 – Register here 14:12

NOAA’s Draft Omnibus Habitat Amendment 2 – Mayor Kirk pushes fishery options to N.E. panel

NEFMC SidebarGloucester Mayor Carolyn Kirk is urging the New England Fisheries Management Council to keep in mind the perilous plight of the Gloucester and Northeast groundfishing fleet as it maps out habitat protection areas as part of a major NOAA ocean zoning project. New Bedford Mayor John Mitchell expressed concerns similar to Kirk’s. Yet, in the course of its hearings, the council has also been receiving comments from groups such as the ,,, Read the rest here 09:11

New Bedford Fishermen dislike options for NEFMC’s Draft Omnibus Habitat Amendment 2 management plan

NEFMC SidebarNEW BEDFORD — Fishermen spoke up against additional habitat protection options presented by the New England Fishery Management Council to update its fishery management plans during a hearing at the Fairfield Inn & Suites on Tuesday to solicit comments on its Draft Omnibus Habitat Amendment 2, including its . Read the rest here 08:39