2006 Cobscook Fisheries Forum

Eighth Annual Cobscook Fisheries Forum

A discussion of a broad range of issues of interest to fishermen and residents of Cobscook and coastal communities.

Boat School (Marine Technology Center)
Saturday, February 11, 2006 Washington County Community College 9:30AM to 3:00PM
Deep Cove Road, Eastport, Maine

9:00 to 9:30 COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS.

9:30 to 10:45 FIRST MORNING SESSION

Welcome & Introductions: Will Hopkins, Cobscook Bay Resource Center

Cobscook Bay Fishermen's Association Update: Harry Shain, CBFA

Drift Study Research Project: Heidi Leighton

Red Tide & Phytoplankton Blooms in 2005: Heidi Leighton

Invasive Species In Cobscook Bay:

• Chris Bartlett, Maine Sea Grant
• Didemnum

Preserving Access To The Working Waterfront:

Judy East, Washington County Council of Governments

Will Hopkins

 

10:45AM to 11:00AM BREAK. COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS.

11:00-12:30 SECOND MORNING SESSION

Scallops:

• Results Of The Scallop Market Study : Dr. Kevin Athearn, University of Maine at Machias
• Discussion: Cobscook Scallop Resource

Lobster:

• Zone C Lobster Hatchery : Ted Ames & Robin Alden, Penobscot East Resource Center
• Lobster Research At The Downeast Institute : Dr. Brian Beal, UMM/Downeast Institute
• Zone A Update: John Drouin, Zone A Council

12:30-1:00 LUNCH. Seafood Chowder & Sandwiches. (Donations Accepted)

Presentation of Awards.

1:00-3:00 AFTERNOON SESSION

Marketing Co-op & Community Kitchen: Will Hopkins

Marine Patrol Report

The Future Of The Boat School: Dean Pike/Senator Kevin Raye

Proposed Rules and Regulations: Legislators/DMR

Summary and Discussion---Managing the Marine Resources of Cobscook Bay

 

Sponsored by the Cobscook Bay Resource Center & the Cobscook Bay Fishermen's Association

Cobscook Bay Resource Center
Mailing Address: 4 Favor Street
Eastport, Maine 04631
Phone: (207) 853-6607
Email: Contact Us
Website: www.cobscook.org