August 13, 2024 — The following was released by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
Public Input Webinar Scheduled for Aug. 20; Written Comments Accepted Through Sept. 4
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is seeking public input to inform development of its next strategic plan. The Council’s strategic plan provides a framework for prioritizing activities from year to year and ensuring steady progress toward long-term goals. The current plan will expire at the end of 2024. The Council is now soliciting public input to help shape the next plan for 2025 through 2029.
Interested parties are encouraged to provide input during a public webinar scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Written comments may also be submitted via a public comment form or by email to msabo@mafmc.org. All comments must be received by Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
This is an important opportunity for the public to help shape the future management of Mid-Atlantic fisheries. The Council welcomes feedback on its performance relative to the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan as well as recommendations for priority issues to be addressed in the next plan for 2025-2029.
The Council is scheduled to review public comments and consider a draft strategic plan at its October 2024 Council Meeting.
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Questions? Contact Mary Sabo at msabo@mafmc.org or 302-526-5261.