The American Alliance of Fishermen and their Communities (AAFC) has announced plans for a meeting on Thursday June 24th. MEETING NOTICE FOR INDUSTRY
The AAFC is holding a meeting on June 24 at 5 p.m. in Point Judith, at the Lighthouse Inn next to DEM Building, across from the Block Island Ferry Terminal.
The meeting is to discuss:
1. The Lawsuit for Amendment 16
2. The upcoming meeting on June 28th for NMFS feedback session and how industry would like to proceed.
3. The proposed shut-down of the Lobster Industry by the Technical Committee for ASMFC and their meeting of July 22nd.
4. The new million dollar boat procured by DEM for Enforcement to police Offshore Lobster boats and Gillnet hauling.
5. Open discussion on how AAFC/we can help keep our fleet intact and fishing