How to have a voice in fisheries management
Part One: OVERVIEW
Joe Pennisi of the F/V Pioneer giving public comment to City of Monterey Council Members, 2019.
The U.S. commercial fishing and seafood industry supports millions of jobs both on the water and land. While the industry's history is one of boom and bust, today U.S. fisheries are among the most sustainably managed in the world. This success is a direct result of the lessons learned and the rigorous processes of science, policy, conservation, and science-based management, all of which depend on stakeholder input. As a fisherman or other fisheries stakeholder, your feedback is valuable and necessary. However, the inner workings of the public process can seem complicated and daunting, which often results in low participation.
The Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust is collaborating with the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations (PCFFA) on a series of blogs to demystify stakeholder engagement in the fisheries management process. Through these blogs, we will identify the who, what, when, where, and why of fisheries management and public engagement. In this first blog, we start with the “who,” providing a brief overview of some of the local, state, and federal agencies that directly or indirectly influence fisheries management with input from stakeholders. We will get into more details about each of these agencies and how you can participate in future blogs. Stay tuned…
Local Agencies
Ports and harbors are managed in different ways, whether under port districts, harbor districts, state laws, or city jurisdiction. Whatever the management entity, harbors play an important role in infrastructure and development, leases, berthing and dockage rates, and more. Find and connect with your local port/harbor.
State Agencies
Federal Agencies
