The Working Waterfront Access Protection Program is part of the Land for Maine’s Future Program.

Augusta – In the wake of 2021 - a year of historically high value for Maine’s commercially harvested marine resources - harvesters last year earned $574,049,682, an amount that is more in line with recent history, according to preliminary data released from the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR)

The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) has rescheduled the public hearing on the application listed below.

The American Lobster Board at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has approved Draft Addendum XXVII for public comment. Maine has scheduled three hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum XXVII, which considers measures to increase protection of the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank (GOM/GBK) lobster spawning stock.

Lobster Draft Addendum XXVII:

The American Lobster Board at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has approved Draft Addendum XXVII for public comment. Maine has scheduled three hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum XXVII, which considers measures to increase protection of the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank (GOM/GBK) lobster spawning stock.

Lobster Draft Addendum XXVII:

The American Lobster Board at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has approved Draft Addendum XXVII for public comment. Maine has scheduled three hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum XXVII, which considers measures to increase protection of the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank (GOM/GBK) lobster spawning stock.

Pursuant to 38 M.R.S. §480-D, sub-§9, the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is required to provide the Maine Department of Environmental Protection with an assessment on the impacts on the fishing industry of a proposed dredging operation.  The U.S.

This is just a reminder that at the 2023 Fishermen’s Forum, DMR will have staff from both the Licensing Division and the Landings Program available to assist with any licensing or reporting needs.  Weather permitting, you can find them from 9 am to 3 pm, Thursday to Saturday, in the Samoset’s Fitness Center, ready to answer questions, or walk you through the online licensing or electronic reporting requirements.   

Here’s your chance to support restoration of rainbow smelt, a small fish with a big impact on Maine’s coastal ecosystem, culture, and economy.