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Click the link below to view the PFMC March, 2013 Report:
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Click the link below to read and comment on the Pacific Fisheries Management Council's proposed salmon season dates. Comment on Salmon Season
Marc Nguyen is the new CFV Safty Examiner for Morro Bay and Port San Luis, from Sector LA-LB. His Phone number is: 310-521-3744, Fax: 310-521-3764.
The Joint Cable/Fisheries Liaison Committee has added the cost of these safety classes to the list of items that qualify for the Safety Grant Program. Details for the 2013 SGP should be on the slofiberfish.org website soon. The life raft rollover has also been continued for 2013. Another item that will qualify is satellite telephones, but not the phone bills. If you choose the satellite phone option for;COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
46 CFR 28.245, 28.375 33 CFR 26.03 47 CFR 80 A single radio transceiver which meets the above requirements, or a cellular telephone or satellite communication system servicing the area the vessel operates may be substituted to meet the above requirements. [Taken from the USCG safety requirements pamphlet]. On behalf of the Committee have a safe 2013 season. Tom Roff MBCFO rep to the committee
Friends of Fred Crowley will be gathering at Bayshore Park on Sunday, March 10th at 4:30pm for a Barbecue picnic. Fred's daughter Robin will be in from Texas. Bayshore Park is on Bayshore Dr. off of Main St. just before the State Park.
Join: Maria Brown, superintendant of Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary; Zeke Grader, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations; additional fishing reps from out of the area, Mayor Jamie Irons and Councilman Noah Smukler; and others.
To discuss: The partnership between the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and local fishermen, the effects of sanctuary designation, and the national marine sanctuary program. This Friday, February 22nd; 4:30pm-6:00pm at the Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, CA. Refreshments and appetizers provided by Dockside Restaurant February 16, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. there will be a site dedication ceremony at the base of the pier in Cayucos for the permanent monument to honor those lost at sea. A granite obelisk will hopefully be in place in front of the Cayucos Vet's Hall in time for the Lost at Sea ceremony on May 27, 2013. Twelve tickets to ride in a C47-DC3 during the Missing Many Fly-by that takes place at the ceremony will be sold for $200 each. If you would like to donate any funds to the permanent monument they would be greatly appreciated. It would be great to see you all there. May 27th, 2013 -- Memorial Day Lost at Sea ceremony. At 2:00 p.m. there will be a dedication to the permanent monument to those lost at sea. This will be followed after a short break by the Lost at Sea ceremony at 3:00. This will take place at the base of the pier in Cayucos in front of the Vet's Hall. After a short ceremony, there will be a procession down to the end of the pier. The Morro Bay Commercial Fisheremen's Organization will carry the wreath in the procession. Hope to see all of you there. The Central Coast Women for Fisheries will be making fresh, west coast troll caught, albacore enchiladas on February 2nd, at the Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way. If you want to take advantage of this delicious, local treat call Jackie at (805) 772-8281 or Sharon at (805) 674-4854 or email Tiffani at CCWF@att.net. Order early! because supplies are limited!. ($10.00 for a tray of 4 enchiladas, red or green sauce; Pick up between 1 and 5pm) For more info: http://www.womenforfish.org/.
A community meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 7th, 2013; 6pm at the Morro Bay Veteran's Hall (209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA, 93442). At this event, planning consultants, Lisa Wise Consulting (LWC) will present the proposed outline and process of the Morro Bay Fishing Community Sustainability Plan. The purpose of this grant funded project is to provide a long term strategic path for the City of Morro Bay to support environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries and a vibrant working waterfront. City staff and consultants will take public input on the proposed approach, process, expected and desired outcomes etc. After the January 2013 kickoff meeting, LWC will be conducting stakeholder interviews and information gathering on key marine dependent infrastructure in Morro Bay during spring of 2013. A final report is anticipated for City council review in summer of 2013.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND HELP DEVELOP THIS IMPORTANT STEP IN PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR WORKING WATERFRONT AND COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY |
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