The MCCF team would like to express our gratitude to two departing board members for their dedication to MCCF and the fishing industry through their own work. We would like to recognize Jim Wilson, an economist in the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine. His heavy involvement in the industry consisted of chairing the committee that established the system of zones and local governance in the Maine lobster fishery, was a co-founder of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum, and much more. Robert “Bob” Steneck a professor at the University of Maine, School of Marine Sciences, has worked throughout his career with Maine lobstermen. Some of his recent work explores the social and ecological consequences of the Gulf of Maine’s current alternative stable-state, a marine community dominated by lobster instead of cod. Both Jim and Bob served nine years on MCCF’s Board of Directors as well as sitting on various committees within the organization.

We are also very excited to welcome four new board members who bring a variety of skills and expertise to the organization. These members include long-term fundraising consultant and MCCF donor and supporter, Joan Sorensen of Rhode Island and Deer Isle, Maine DMR scientist Carl Wilson, and fishermen David Thomas of Islesford, and Dave Tarr of Brooklin. You can learn more about new members on our Board of Director's page.

Our 2021-2024 Strategic Plan is available on our website for those interested in reading about where the organization is going, why this approach, and what's next. You can read the full plan, which also documents our collaborative approach to Maine's fisheries and coastal communities including organizational goals and much more.

The documents was created with a hands-on approach including input from both MCCF staff and board members. If you have questions about this document, please don't hesitate to reach out.