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  Fishery Reform Campaign
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  Community Outreach

FRC Activities

• CCCHFA Litigation as a tool to protect essential fish habitat

The CCCHFA acknowledges that lawsuits should only be utilized as a last resort. After nearly a decade of attempting to convince the New England Fishery Management Council that sensitive rocky bottom on George’s Bank needed to be protected, CCCHFA was unsatisfied with the Council’s response. In 1994 a lawsuit was filed against the federal government to protect undersea habitat. Litigation continues to present day.

• Regional and national support of Sustainable Fisheries Act implementation

The CCCHFA holds a seat on the Board of Directors for the Marine Fish Conservation Network, a national coalition of environmental groups and fishing organizations. Within the coalition, CCCHFA provides a unique fishermen’s prospective from the New England Region. As new legislation is proposed in regards to sustainable fisheries, CCCHFA relies on its foundation as a grass-roots organization to propel New England Sustainable Fisheries Act issues to the forefront of the political agenda. To learn more about CCCHFA participation, visit the Marine Fish Conservation Network’s website.

• CCCHFA and the New England Fishery Management Council

In 2002 CCCHFA policy analyst John Pappalardo was appointed to his first term on the New England Fishery Management Council. John provided a much needed voice for the fish and small boat fishermen of Cape Cod. We are thrilled that John was recently reappointed to the Council for an additional term. The CCCHFA staff and Board members regularly attend Council meetings, as well as serve on various advisory panels for habitat, dogfish, enforcement, and groundfish. As such, CCCHFA provides a consistent message for fisheries reform through bycatch reduction, habitat protection and preservation of small scale fishing communities.

• CCCHFA and the Massachusetts Fisheries Commission

Similar to our undertakings on the Regional Council, CCCHFA plays an active role on the state level. Staff and board members frequent commission meetings and serve on advisory panels for striped bass, spiny dogfish and summer flounder.

• Media Support

Communication is a critical element in raising public consciousness regarding fisheries policy issues and influencing political change. The CCCHFA has a coordinated media and outreach plan to support the goals of the Fisheries Reform Campaign. We aim to generate public awareness, activate local constituencies, and ultimately shape policy implementation.

Last updated: September 7, 2005

Today's Catch

Hookers Ball VIII - August 16th.

See the boats unload and visit the Hosts at the Chatham Fish Pier!

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If you catch a haddock or cod with a tag:

• Record

• Call (toll-free): 1-866-447-2111 or e-mail: tagging@gmri.org
• Remove and mail the tag
• Receive your reward!
• Visit our tagging webpage for more information