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Please hold the date for the next DMR Advisory Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 at 1:00 PM. This meeting will be held in-person at the location listed above. Members of the public can attend the in-person or join remotely using the access information below.
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As the first of the sea-run fishes to return to freshwater each year, Rainbow smelt are a sure sign of spring along the Maine coast; millions of these shiny little fish once returned annually to reproduce in coastal brooks, streams, and rivers. But historical overfishing, loss of spawning habitat, and warming waters have led to drastic drops in smelt numbers.
Volunteers of America Northern New England (VOANNE) proposes to utilize U.S. Housing and Urban Development funding for a portion of a multifamily, residential, affordable housing development at the Vizsla Avenue Subdivision in Bangor, Maine. Specifically, the funding would be utilized for construction of a group home, pavilion, and paved access road and parking areas.
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The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is holding a public hearing on the proposal listed below:
Augusta – 2023 was another strong year for Maine commercial fishermen who earned $611,277,692 at the dock, which was an increase of more than $25 million over 2022, according to preliminary data released by the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR).
“The Maine seafood industry continues to be a powerful economic engine for our state,” said Governor Janet Mills. “The dedication to sustainability and premium quality by our fishermen, aquaculturists and dealers is a source of tremendous pride for everyone who calls Maine home.”
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The applicant listed below has submitted a complete draft standard lease application to the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) and scheduled a scoping session accordingly.
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The Commercial Fishing Safety Councill will meet during the Fishermen's Forum in the golf club at the Samoset Resort in Rockport on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
An agenda for the meeting is attached to this notice.
The following press release is being shared on behalf of Governor Mills.
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