NOAA Fisheries to Host In-Person Recreational Fisheries Roundtable on November 14th in Providence, RI

The in-person meeting will provide NOAA Fisheries' Greater Atlantic leadership and the recreational fishing community an opportunity to connect with one another.

About

NOAA Fisheries is hosting a recreational fisheries constituent roundtable on November 14th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Hilton Providence in Providence, RI, following the New England Fishery Management Council’s Recreational Advisory Panel meeting.

The in-person meeting will provide NOAA Fisheries' Greater Atlantic leadership and the recreational fishing community an opportunity to connect with one another. Following some brief presentations, this meeting will be an open forum to discuss the priorities, concerns, and topics of interest to recreational fishermen.

Where:

Hilton Providence

21 Atwells Avenue

Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 831-3900

Google Meet Joining Information:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ocs-gqgu-pny

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 574-334-7221‬ PIN: ‪444 905 461‬#

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When:

Thursday, November 14, 2024, following the Recreational Advisory Panel meeting (~1:00 p.m.)

Schedule

Day 1

Welcome / Introductions (1:00 - 1:15 p.m.)

Agency Update (National/Regional) (1:15 - 2:00 p.m.)

Update on HQ activities; implementation plans status; summit outcomes
Update on regional activities & implementation plan status

Marine Recreational Information Program (2:00 - 2:45 p.m.)

Update on Fishing Effort Survey research and improvement
Recreational Data Partnership Re-envisioning initiative + Listening Session questions for discussion

BREAK (2:45 - 3:00 p.m.)

Discussion (3:00 - 4:30 p.m.)

Open discussion on recreational fishing issues of interest to industry and anglers.

Wrap Up (4:30 - 5:00 p.m.)

Last updated by Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office on 11/08/2024