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RECENT DOCUMENTS/ACTIVITY:
MSI Scoping Committee Final Report
| final_msi_scoping_report.pdf |
| appendix_a.pdf |
| appendix_b.pdf |
Scoping Committee Public Comment Period Links & Meeting Minutes
MSI Public Meeting #1: Chatham
MSI Public Meeting #2: Gloucester
MSI Public Meeting #3: Tisbury
MSI Public Meeting #4: Buzzards Bay
MSI Public Meeting #2: Gloucester
MSI Public Meeting #3: Tisbury
MSI Public Meeting #4: Buzzards Bay
| draft_chatham_public_comment.pdf |
| draft_gloucester_public_comment.pdf |
| draft_tisbury_public_comment.pdf |
| draft_buzzards_bay_public_comment.pdf |
Scoping Committee Meeting Minutes
| draft_sc_mm_11_25_10.pdf |
| draft_sc_mm_11_1_2019.pdf |
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Massachusetts Shellfish is...
Business Owners Commercial Shellfish Harvesters Marine Habitat Restoration Advocates Non-profits Recreational Harvesters Researchers Restaurateurs Shellfish Farmers The General Public Town & State Officials Tribes Wholesale Shellfish Dealers Share your Input... Participate |
What is the Massachusetts Shellfish Initiative (MSI)? |
Who is working on this Initiative? |
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The MSI will provide overarching guidelines, goals, and a strategic plan for the state to maximize the economic, environmental, and social benefits of Massachusetts’ shellfish resources, built with input from shellfish stakeholders across the state. MSI is not a regulatory body and cannot change regulations or policies.
How does this benefit me?Shellfish are a valuable resource to the people of the Commonwealth, play a critical role in driving our economy, and support healthy coastal ecosystems. Interest in and development of all aspects of shellfish have been on the rise in recent years. A comprehensive statewide plan would support enhanced opportunities for all stakeholders and provide a thoughtful and responsible path for future growth.
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The MSI Taskforce is leading this effort in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but the recommendations will be driven by input from the shellfish stakeholders: wild harvesters (commercial and recreational), aquaculturists, restoration community, town and state officials, tribes, and concerned public.
Has this been done elsewhere?https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/content/national-shellfish-initiative
Washington, California, Oregon, Connecticut, Alaska and Rhode Island are among the states at varying stages of implementing shellfish initiatives. |
