Message from Commissioner Keliher: Federal Budget Package Includes Pause on Whale Regulations and Needed Funding for Research
Finally, some good news for Maine’s lobster industry.
Maine Delegation, Governor Mills Announce Lifeline for Maine’s Lobster Industry Secured in Government Funding Package:
Below is a joint press release issued today by the Maine delegation and Governor Mills on a regulatory pause for Maine's lobster industry in the omnibus appropriations bill that is expected to pass this week. We will continue to provide updates as this issue progresses.
$14.8 Million National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Grant Bolsters Fish Passage Work on St. Croix River
The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) has a received $14.8 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support work that will enhance passage for sea-run fish on the St. Croix River.
Maine DMR Augusta Lobby Hours
The Maine Department of Marine Resources Augusta Lobby Hours at 32 Blossom Lane are as follows:
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The Department of Marine Resources has received a draft aquaculture lease application for the following:
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The Department of Marine Resources has received a draft aquaculture lease application for the following:
DMR Receives Funds to Improve Sea-Run Fish Passage and Economic Opportunity in Downeast Maine
Augusta - The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) has received $5 million in funds to improve the population of sea-run fish on the St. Croix River, which will enhance freshwater and marine ecosystems and job opportunities.
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The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through North Carolina have scheduled hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum I to Amendment 7 to the Atlantic Striped Bass Interstate Fishery Management Plan, which considers allowing voluntary transfers of striped bass ocean commercial quota between states that have ocean quota. Some hearings will be conducted via webinar and some hearings will be conducted in-person, or in a hybrid format. Additional details on participating in the webinars can be found below.
Scallop License Lottery Winners Announced
Augusta - The Maine Department of Marine Resources has announced the latest winners of the state's scallop license lottery. The winners include the following:
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