Blue Economy Task Force 2.0
A new resolve, which takes effect 9/24/25, aims to continue the work of the task force, adjusts the task force member and appointment procedures, and establishes some new goals for the task force, including the following:
- Develop recommendations for the establishment of the Center for the Blue Economy.
- Recommend improvements and expansions of blue economy workforce education and training to encompass the elementary and secondary school system and public and private institutions of higher education.
If you have questions about the new work of the task force, please reach out to us at BizAwards.DECD@maine.gov.
Blue Economy Information Sheet
Maine's Blue Economy Task Force - A Report to the Maine Legislature
Blue Economy Task Force 1.0
Per statute (per S.P. 523 – LD 1286, Resolve, to Establish the Blue Economy Task Force to Support Maine’s Emergence as a Center for Blue Economy Innovation and Opportunity in the 21st Century), the Department is required to convene the Blue Economy Task Force (BETF) to support Maine’s emergence as a center for blue economy innovation and opportunity in the 21st century. “Blue economy” means business sectors that rely on the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic health, improved livelihoods, jobs or ecosystem health.
Blue Economy Task Force Membership - soon to be revised
Blue Economy Task Force Members (PDF)
Previous Meetings:
January 10, 2025 Meeting Summary and BETF Report to Maine Legislature
December 12, 2024 Meeting Summary and Presentation
November 19, 2024 Meeting Summary and Presentation
October 10, 2024 Meeting Summary and Presentation
September 11, 2024 Meeting Summary
Future meetings will be open to the public, so advance registration is not required. However, you are welcome to reach out to BizAwards.DECD@maine.gov if you wish to advise us of your plan to attend.