The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency have made moves to protect Bristol Bay’s wildlife, its habitats, and the people whose lives and livelihoods depend on this abundant ecosystem. Now, NOAA, which houses the National Marine Fisheries Service, is accepting public comments on a proposed Equity and Environmental Justice policy through August 31, 2022. So what does this have to do with Pebble?
Our mission in this work is to open the door to more conversations and actions that expand the commercial fishing workforce, diversify the industry and the beneficiaries of its success, and lay the groundwork for policies that can help commercial fishing fleets and communities thrive. As we deepen our understanding of these inequities, we will learn more about how they affect different people and communities, as well as how multiple inequities may exist between different cultures and across fisheries.
This special report provides timely updates on the proposed Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay. Read more to learn how you can support the EPA's latest Clean Water Act proposed determination to protect Bristol Bay's world-class salmon fisheries.
Ocean Strategies is proud to celebrate our 5-year anniversary during Pride Month! We’re taking this opportunity to uplift LGBTQ voices and leadership, and share our own TOP FIVE points of pride to mark this momentous occasion.
The Ocean Strategies team has been keeping our ear to the ground regarding all things Washington aquaculture. Our quarterly newsletter, WA Aqua Bites, informs the seafood supply chain of important aquaculture happenings in Washington and beyond.
Ocean Strategies recently chatted with Monique Coombs with the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association about health and wellness in U.S. fisheries — the challenges, the solutions, and the work she’s doing to bring mental health to the forefront of this conversation.
In this spring edition of the policy report you will find: information about proposed federal policies such as the AFAC Act, NOAA's Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy, and permanent protections for Pebble Mine, as well as Team Ocean Strategies updates and a Q&A with Monique Coombs.
In this new policy report feature you will find: information about proposed federal aquaculture policies, events and opportunities, and a Q&A with Diani Taylor from Taylor Shellfish Farms.
Ocean Strategies recently chatted with Diani Taylor, fifth generation shellfish farmer in Washington state and General Counsel for her family business, Taylor Shellfish Farms. Diani discussed the importance of seafood stakeholders engaging in discussion around climate issues, making sure shellfish regulatory processes work for farmers, and increasing diversity among sectors in order to ensure a robust, sustainable, and successful seafood supply chain.
Americans are eating more seafood than ever before, and increasingly expect sustainably sourced choices. Please join us by telling Congress: Sustainable seafood matters to my business.
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