The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is seeking public input to inform development of its next strategic plan. Interested parties are encouraged to provide input during a public webinar on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Written comments may also be submitted via a public comment form or by email to msabo@mafmc.org. All comments must be received by Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
The Council’s strategic plan provides a framework for prioritizing activities from year to year and ensuring steady progress toward long-term goals. The current plan will expire at the end of 2024. The Council is now soliciting public input to help shape the next plan for 2025 through 2029.
This is an important opportunity for the public to help shape the future management of Mid-Atlantic fisheries. The Council welcomes feedback on its performance relative to the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan as well as recommendations for priority issues to be addressed in the next plan for 2025-2029.
The Council is scheduled to review public comments and consider a draft strategic plan at its October 2024 Council Meeting.
Discussion Questions
Where are we now?
In your view, how well has the Council achieved the goals, objectives, and strategies of the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan?
What do you believe are the most pressing issues/challenges facing the Mid-Atlantic Council and/or its managed fisheries?
Where are we going?
What would you like to see the Council accomplish within the next five years?
What should our long-term goals be?
How do we get there?
What are the actionable steps we can take to achieve our long-term goals?
Questions? Contact Mary Sabo at msabo@mafmc.org or 302-526-5261.