New England Fish Council Tackles Risk in Webinar Waters
Published Date: 1/9/2026
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Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a webinar on January 23, 2026, to review and improve their Risk Policy, which helps manage fishing rules in New England waters. This affects fishermen, businesses, and communities relying on these fisheries by aiming for smarter, longer-term decisions that balance risk and sustainability. The meeting will shape future fishing limits and policies, with no immediate costs but important impacts on how fishing is managed over the next five years.
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Risk Policy Could Shape 5-Year Fishing Rules
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a Risk Policy Working Group webinar on January 23, 2026 at 12 p.m. The group will refine the Risk Policy Matrix and Concept, review simulation testing, and may recommend changes to factors, data sources, and the scoring rubric that could shape fishing specifications and management for up to 5 years, affecting fishermen, businesses, and communities that rely on New England fisheries.
Webinar Access, Recording, and Accommodations
The webinar on January 23, 2026 at 12 p.m. will be recorded and a copy of the recording is available upon request. The meeting site is physically accessible and requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids must be directed to the Executive Director at (978) 465-0492 at least 5 days before the meeting.
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