NEFSA Praises United Nations’ Environmental Policy Change
Chairman and Chief Strategist Dustin Delano The New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA) welcomes the growing reassessment of extreme climate projections within the scientific community. For years, policies built on […]
NEFSA Strongly Supports The Passage of H.R. 8509
Vice President John Drouin The New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association strongly urges the passage of H.R. 8509. This legislation is critical to ensuring the long-term stability of American fisheries for […]
NEFSA Reacts to the Department of the Interior’s Decision to End Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind Offshore Leases
President Aaron Williams NEFSA is grateful that President Trump and his administration are taking strong steps to protect our oceans and push back on harmful offshore wind projects. Offshore wind […]
NEFSA Reacts to the Maine Department of Labor’s Unprecedented Enforcement Action Against Billy Bob Faulkingham
NEFSA Vice President John Drouin The New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association strongly condemns the unprecedented enforcement action taken by the Maine Department of Labor against longtime lobsterman Billy Bob Faulkingham. […]
NEFSA Applauds the Trump Administration for restoring hope in America’s Fishing Families
The New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association applauds the President for once again taking decisive action to restore access for American commercial fishermen in the Atlantic. This marks the second time […]
NEFSA Welcomes New Policy and Advocacy Leaders
Today, the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA) announced the appointment of Bonnie Brady as Policy Director and Jason Joyce as Director of Advocacy, two key leadership roles that will […]
NEFSA Reacts to the Pausing of Offshore Wind Projects
Chairman and Chief Strategist Dustin Delano “President Trump is prioritizing American fishermen, working waterfronts, and the United States’ national security by pausing offshore wind projects. These unreliable energy sources are […]
NEFSA Reacts to the Seafood Competitiveness Executive Order
Vice President John Drouin: “NEFSA’s mission is to protect working waterfronts, promote sustainable and economically viable fisheries, and ensure fishermen have a meaningful voice in federal and regional fisheries policy. […]
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 […]
NEFSA Reacts to Potential Executive Order: Protecting US Fishing Jobs in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of America
Statement from Aaron Williams, 3rd Generation Fisherman & NEFSA Board Member: “NEFSA and fishermen are deeply concerned about Executive Order: ‘Protecting US Fishing Jobs in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf […]