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Events
In the coming weeks, DMR will hold meetings with the 7 Lobster Zone Councils to facilitate the development of a plan that meets targets established by the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team 
(TRT) for right whale protection.
The measures put forward by the TRT are driven by federal laws designed to protect whales – the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Because of the current status of right whales, the ESA and the MMPA require action, and action will be taken by NOAA if Maine fails to come up with a plan that meets their goal.
As a reminder, the TRT has recommended broad measures for Maine that include removing 50 percent of vertical lines from the Gulf of Maine and the use of a weak rope topper.
I’m committed to working with industry to guide the development of a plan to present to the National Marine Fisheries Service that is informed by your unique knowledge and insight. We will present proposals for your consideration that come from an analysis of vertical line data and fishing practices along the coast.
For this process to work, your input is critical.
Patrick C. Keliher
Commissioner
Maine Department of Marine Resources
In the coming weeks, DMR will hold meetings with the 7 Lobster Zone Councils to facilitate the development of a plan that meets targets established by the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team (TRT) for right whale protection.
The measures put forward by the TRT are driven by federal laws designed to protect whales – the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Because of the current status of right whales, the ESA and the MMPA require action, and action will be taken by NOAA if Maine fails to come up with a plan that meets their goal.
As a reminder, the TRT has recommended broad measures for Maine that include removing 50 percent of vertical lines from the Gulf of Maine and the use of a weak rope topper.
I’m committed to working with industry to guide the development of a plan to present to the National Marine Fisheries Service that is informed by your unique knowledge and insight. We will present proposals for your consideration that come from an analysis of vertical line data and fishing practices along the coast.
For this process to work, your input is critical.
Patrick C. Keliher
Commissioner
Maine Department of Marine Resources
In the coming weeks, DMR will hold meetings with the 7 Lobster Zone Councils to facilitate the development of a plan that meets targets established by the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team (TRT) for right whale protection.
The measures put forward by the TRT are driven by federal laws designed to protect whales – the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Because of the current status of right whales, the ESA and the MMPA require action, and action will be taken by NOAA if Maine fails to come up with a plan that meets their goal.
As a reminder, the TRT has recommended broad measures for Maine that include removing 50 percent of vertical lines from the Gulf of Maine and the use of a weak rope topper.
I’m committed to working with industry to guide the development of a plan to present to the National Marine Fisheries Service that is informed by your unique knowledge and insight. We will present proposals for your consideration that come from an analysis of vertical line data and fishing practices along the coast.
For this process to work, your input is critical.
Patrick C. Keliher
Commissioner
Maine Department of Marine Resources
June 21, 5:00
Long Island Community Center
Hot dogs will be provided, please bring a salad or dessert to share
Portland Public Health will be there to tell us more about the opioid epidemic and bystander response. They will also provide Narcan to individuals who would like to be prepared.
USM Nursing Casco Bay Partnership will be there to offer free Blood Pressure checks, Cholesterol and Glucose screenings as well as TDap vaccines.
Sponsored by the Long Island Wellness Council & Long Island Library
Sign up 8-9 am: Races start at 10am
Follow on Facebook at Friends of Maine Lobster Boat Racing. Listen on VHF 10.
Sign up 8-9 am: Races start at 10am
Follow on Facebook at Friends of Maine Lobster Boat Racing. Listen on VHF 10.
The Fastest Boats on the Coast!
Overnight docking and fuel is available at Billings Diesel & Marine Service. There is a
public access boat ramp at Colwell’s next to the Isle au Haut Boat Services wharf.
Additional trailer parking is available at the ball field across from the Island Community
Center.
Registration for the races begins at 8:00am on the Stonington Commercial Fish Pier; this is
also the location of the Race Awards at the end of the event. Races start at 10:00am.
BE AWARE the red can on the north side of the track off the Isle au Haut Boat Services
wharf is marking a ledge. Remain on the south side.
The races will be broadcast on VHF Channel 10. For additional information contact
stoningtonlobsterboatraces@gmail.com – Genevieve McDonald @ 207 266 5113 or Cory
McDonald @ 207 664 4525.
