NEFSA Reacts to ASMFC’s Menhaden Quota Decision
Dustin Delano, Chairman and Chief Strategist of the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA), reacted to the ASMFC’s decision to cut the 2026 menhaden quota: Today, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) voted to approve only the 2026 menhaden quota, with a 20% cut, and revisit the issue in one year. While I appreciate […]
New leadership announced for NEFSA
September 29, 2025 Today, the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA) is excited to announce new leadership. Aaron Williams, a third-generation fisherman, will be taking over as President. Williams succeeds Jerry Leeman, who has resigned as CEO. As captain of the F/V Tradition, Williams has 25 years of experience fishing for fluke, scup, squid, and […]
New England Fishermen Celebrate Trump Executive Order Aimed at Restoring the U.S. Seafood Industry
April 18, 2025 President Donald Trump moved to reinvigorate the U.S. seafood industry and restore U.S. dominance on Thursday with an executive order that drew praise from Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) as well as the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA). “The United States should be the world’s dominant seafood leader. But in addition to […]