RI Striped Bass Public Hearing/Workshop

[tlapinski]

This just came across my computer, figure it will be of interest to some of you.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOPS

Please be advised that the DEM Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 10, 2020, 6:00PM at the URI Bay Campus, Corless Auditorium, Narragansett. Specific hearing items are still being developed, but at a minimum will include 2020 management plans for recreational Summer flounder, recreational Black sea bass, recreational Scup, recreational Striped Bass, commercial Striped bass General Category and Floating Fish Traps, recreational Bluefish, and recreational and commercial Tautog.

In preparation for this hearing, two workshops will be held: The 1st workshop will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020, and will include all finfish species other than striped bass. A 2nd workshop will be held Monday, January 13, 2020 on 2020 striped bass management. Both workshops will be held at URI Bay Campus, Hazard Room, 5:00PM.

It is strongly encouraged that interested persons submit any proposals to staff prior to the workshop. Proposals submitted in advance of the workshop may be included in the Division’s presentation for discussion. Workshop agendas will be provided in advance of the meeting.
Thank you.

[Clammer]

IF YOUR Interested enough to go then IMO you should also do the workshops ><