Working Waterfront Protection
The Working Waterfront Access Protection Program is part of the Land for Maine’s Future Program.
James “Jimmy” Wotton Receives Annual DMR Andy Mays Award of Excellence
2022 Commercial Fisheries Value Returns to Levels More in Line with Recent Years
Augusta – In the wake of 2021 - a year of historically high value for Maine’s commercially harvested marine resources - harvesters last year earned $574,049,682, an amount that is more in line with recent history, according to preliminary data released from the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR)
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- Read more about Rescheduled Aquaculture Public Hearing - Maine Island Aquaculture, LLC : North Haven
The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) has rescheduled the public hearing on the application listed below.
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The American Lobster Board at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has approved Draft Addendum XXVII for public comment. Maine has scheduled three hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum XXVII, which considers measures to increase protection of the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank (GOM/GBK) lobster spawning stock.
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The American Lobster Board at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has approved Draft Addendum XXVII for public comment. Maine has scheduled three hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum XXVII, which considers measures to increase protection of the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank (GOM/GBK) lobster spawning stock.
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The American Lobster Board at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has approved Draft Addendum XXVII for public comment. Maine has scheduled three hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum XXVII, which considers measures to increase protection of the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank (GOM/GBK) lobster spawning stock.
DMR Solicitation of Public Comment Regarding the Wells Harbor Federal Navigation Project
Pursuant to 38 M.R.S. §480-D, sub-§9, the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is required to provide the Maine Department of Environmental Protection with an assessment on the impacts on the fishing industry of a proposed dredging operation. The U.S.
DMR Licensing and Landings Support at the Maine Fishermen's Forum
This is just a reminder that at the 2023 Fishermen’s Forum, DMR will have staff from both the Licensing Division and the Landings Program available to assist with any licensing or reporting needs. Weather permitting, you can find them from 9 am to 3 pm, Thursday to Saturday, in the Samoset’s Fitness Center, ready to answer questions, or walk you through the online licensing or electronic reporting requirements.