Public Presentations: Recreational Fisheries Policy Update
NOAA Fisheries to hold public discussions to gather feedback on updates to the National Recreational Fisheries Policy.
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NOAA Fisheries is pleased to announce the dates of three virtual opportunities for the public to discuss and provide comments on updating the National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy.
The National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy is essential to shaping NOAA Fisheries’ approach to recreational anglers and their fisheries. It serves as a platform to help the public understand NOAA Fisheries’ perspective and approaches to recreational fisheries issues. Its goals and principles help guide Agency deliberations with regard to supporting and maintaining high quality sustainable saltwater recreational fisheries. NOAA recognizes the need for the Policy to adapt with a changing climate and the evolving needs of recreational fisheries and anglers to remain relevant.
During the webinars, NOAA Fisheries will provide a concise overview and history of the Policy, answer questions, and accept comments and suggested improvements.
For more information about the policy, our work to update it, and to provide your comments outside of the webinars, please follow this link. The public comment period and electronic comment portal will remain open through December 31, 2022.
Online Webinar Dates
August 31, 2022
5:30 - 7:00 PM EST
September 22, 2022
6:00 - 7:30 PM EST
November 16, 2022
6:00 - 7:00 PM EST
December 20, 2022
5:00 - 6:30 PM EST
Public Presentations
September 2022
Host: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Location: Charleston, SC
Date/Time: Sep 12, 2022
Public In-Person Meeting after Council adjourns for the day (5:00PM EST).
Host: New England Fishery Management Council Groundfish Committee
Location: Virtual Presentation
Date/Time: Sep 15, 2022
Host: Western Pacific Fishery Management Council
Location: Honolulu, HI (Virtual Presentation)
Date/Time: Sep 21, 2022
Host: New England Fishery Management Council
Location: Gloucester, MA
Date/Time: Sep 29, 2022
October 2022
Host: Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Location: Dewey Beach, DE
Date/Time: Oct 5, 2022
Host: North Pacific Fishery Management Council
Location: Anchorage, AK (Virtual Presentation)
Date/Time: Oct 6, 2022
Host: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (MFA Working Group)
Location: Tampa, FL
Date/Time: Oct 12, 2022
Host: AFFTA Industry Summit
Location: Charleston, SC
Date/Time: Oct 17, 2022
Host: Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
Location: San Antonio, TX
Date/Time: Oct 19, 2022
Host: ASA Policy Summit
Location: New Orleans, LA
Date/Time: Oct 25-28, 2022
November 2022
Host: Coastal State Directors Meeting
Location: San Diego, CA.
Date/Time: Nov 2, 2022
Host: Pacific Fishery Management Council
Location: Garden Grove, CA
Date/Time: Nov 2-8, 2022
Host: Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee
Location: Silver Springs, MD
Date/Time: Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2022