SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES COALITION

Good afternoon Governor LePage and Commissioners Olsen and Woodcock –

Yesterday I was speaking with Jeffrey Pierce, Executive Director of the Alewife Harvesters of Maine.

We work closely together on issues associated with the management of river herring species through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.

He explained that he had met with all of you earlier this week, advocating for the introduction of alewife in the upper reaches of the St. Croix watershed.

As a representative of Atlantic herring and Atlantic mackerel seiners and mid-water trawlers, organized as the Sustainable Fisheries Coalition, who occasionally interact with river herring species at sea, I wrote to the International Board last summer, supporting the position that the AHM outlined to you in your meeting. The letter is attached, for your information.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can provide additional information. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you, to discuss the issues involved, at your convenience.

Thank you.

Best regards,

Jeff Kaelin
Government Relations, Lund’s Fisheries, Inc.
Clerk, Sustainable Fisheries Coalition
Winterport, Maine

On behalf of the fishermen and plant employees of the Atlantic herring and mackerel companies organized as the Sustainable Fisheries Coalition
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