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Our Work

Here at the Fishermen’s Alliance, we believe that fishermen possess the solutions to the challenges they face. Whether it’s an improvement to fishing regulations, expanded research programs, or educational and economic development projects in our communities, our work is guided by the energy, innovation and expertise of local fishermen.

Together, we’re building a better future for fish and fishing.

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CALL TO ACTION: HERRING

Atlantic Herring provide a key source of food for striped bass, bluefin tuna, and many other groundfish, seabirds, and marine mammals.  The New England Fishery Management Council is in the process of evaluating what should be done to improve herring management.  Your voice matters! They need to hear from you about your interest in herring, impact of user conflicts on you, and proposed area and seasonal management measures that may be necessary to rebuild herring.

 

ATTEND A SCOPING MEETING AND MAKE A COMMENT: BUZZARDS BAY – WEDNESDAY 3/27  6-8PM

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A monthly publication about our Cape Cod fishing community – who we are, how we fish, and our connection to the sea.

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Endowment Capital Campaign, Charting Our Course for the Future

The Fishermen’s Alliance is proud to launch an Endowment Capital Campaign, Charting Our Course for the Future.

This endowment will ensure Cape Cod fishermen always have professional representation at the local, state and federal level. 

Learn more on our efforts to build a $2.5 million endowment:

~   Review the Case for Support

~   Watch the Video

~   Ask questions or request our investment policy: Email Brigid or call 508-945-2432 x107

~   Consider a multi-year pledge

Your support truly makes a difference! This endowment will give a voice to fishermen at decision-making tables, turning fishermen’s experiences and ideas into policy, and protecting traditional access rights to our waters and resources. 

DONATE to the ENDOWMENT

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Featured News Story

 What do herring mean to the Cape? Council wants to know.

“People should come out and talk about the impact of the midwater trawls,” John Pappalardo , CEO of the Fishermen’s Alliance, said. “Talk about the role herring plays in their lives – whether they fish for tuna commercially or striped bass recreationally, or count river herring.”

Public comment to protect the forage fish is needed again on Wednesday, March 27, 6 to 8 p.m. Hampton Inn, 12 Kendall Rae Place, Buzzards Bay.