Industry Involvement Consultation Meetings

About

The Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment recently released its 2007-2012 Action Plan. Goal Three of this plan is focused on encouraging and supporting industry in their efforts to utilize the Gulf of Maine and its resources sustainably. The Gulf of Maine Council is currently exploring ways to disseminate the objectives and work of the Council and encourage more participation by industry in Council programs. As a result, MRAG Americas, Inc. was contracted to hold consultation meetings with the marine industry in the Scotia-Fundy region and New England in August and September 2007. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss ways to make the Council more relevant to marine industry. The agenda will include a presentation on the Council’s programs and accomplishments and provide opportunity for marine sector representatives to comment.

Click here for more information on the GOMC Action Plan 2007-2012.

 

Who's Invited

All marine sector representatives including fisheries (commercial and recreational), transport, tourism, energy, aquaculture and NGO’s are invited to participate in this discussion that aims to make the Council more relevant to the marine industry.


When and Where

Canada

August 28, 2007: The Grand Hotel, Yarmouth, NS, 10am - 2pm

August 30, 2007: The St. Andrews Biological Station, St. Andrews, NB, 10am - 2pm

 

New England

September 13, 2007: The Seacoast Science Center, Rye, NH, 10am - 2pm

 

*Following the meetings a moderated web forum will facilitate dialogue among industry members.

 

Background

The Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment is a U.S.-Canadian partnership of government and non-government organizations working to maintain and enhance environmental quality in the Gulf of Maine to allow for sustainable resource use by existing and future generations. They organize conferences and workshops; offer grants and recognition awards; conduct environmental monitoring; provide science translation to management; raise public awareness about the Gulf; and connect people, organizations, and information.

 

For more information please contact:

    Jennie Harrington

    MRAG Americas, Inc., New England Office

    65 Eastern Avenue, Unit B2C

    Essex, MA 01929

    (978) 768-3880

    jennie.harrington@mragamericas.com

For information specific to the Canadian meetings:

    Don Aldous

    (902) 456-3512

    don.aldous@gmail.com