A Big Win for Forage Fish
In a move praised by both commercial and conservation interests, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) agreed Tuesday to a ten-percent increase to the total allowable catch (TAC) for Atlantic menhaden.
Category: Water
Advocates hit Capitol Hill to promote Long Island Sound value
Recent report highlights Sound’s annual $17-36 billion economic contribution to region
Save the Sound seeks summer volunteers to monitor water quality
Grant from EPA will help communities from New Rochelle to Greenwich study their waters
Overfishing at all-time low, New England lags behind.
Nationally, the status of our fish stocks is very good. However, if we dig deeper into the numbers, we still see serious problems at the regional level, specifically here in New England.
New York’s Clean Water Budget – A Chance to Fix Sewer Leaks Across the State
Towns around Long Island Sound and all over New York State are plagued with sewage leaks from aging wastewater infrastructure. The need is dire. In fact, 61 out of New York’s 62 counties have applied for state funding to help pay for badly-needed projects to protect public health and keep beaches open. The problem is, […]
A Local Angler’s Call to Action: Save the Kensington Fish Hatchery
Kensington helps support a multi-million-dollar recreational fishing industry, educational programs from young students, and thousands of jobs.
The watershed under your feet
If I asked you to draw a watershed, what would you draw?