NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
Fisheries Innovation Fund
Project Title: Maine Innovative Fishing Gear Library and Community Engagement (ME)
Organization:
Maine Department of Marine Resources
Project ID:
0303.24.081456
Description:

Build familiarity with innovative gear technologies among Maine’s fishermen and coastal communities by increasing local access to learn about and trial this gear through community organizations. Project will collect data on the use of multiple innovative gears purchased for and available in the library and support fishermen engagement through six regional hubs for information sharing.

Award Amount:
$3005650.40
Location:
Coastal Maine