Statement of Jerry Leeman at Keep Our Coast Clear press conference
Portsmouth, N.H. As a representative of the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA), I must express our deep concerns regarding the proposed offshore wind project. This project threatens the livelihoods […]
Fishermen react to cancellation of NY offshore wind projects
NEFSA CEO Jerry Leeman issued the following statement after the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced Friday that it has failed to reach power purchase agreements […]
Regulators Won’t Let Lobstermen Make a Living
NEFSA Applauds Halt of Ørsted Ocean Wind 1 & 2
The New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA) welcomes news that European green energy giant Ørsted will not proceed with development of two major offshore wind platforms off the coast of […]
Fishing regulators are violating the Constitution
“NEFSA says American people should control America’s fisheries” Portland, ME — The New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA) has filed a lawsuit alleging that the regulatory bodies which control the […]
NEFSA Released a Report on Dangers of Offshore Wind Farms
Brunswick, ME — The New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA) today released an Offshore Wind Research Summary, a canvass of scholarly articles that identify dangers offshore wind farms pose to […]
CALLING ALL HARVESTERS: Attend BOEM Meetings
We’re calling on harvesters of every type of fishery to attend an upcoming Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) meeting near them. We must make our voices heard and say […]
NEFSA Reacts to Major Win in U.S. Court of Appeals Decision
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit delivered a resounding win for New England’s working lobstermen this morning. The court held that the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) […]
NEFSA Reacts to GAO Probe into Offshore Wind Development
NEFSA Founder & CEO Jerry Leeman III released the following statement: “The New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA) is pleased by reports that the GAO will investigate the effects of […]
Fishermen Band Together to Save Communities, Heritage from Wind Industry and Regulatory Onslaught
Offshore wind and regulatory onslaught pose major threats to the viability of the American fishing fleet.