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Proposed Management Actions to Rebuild Striped Bass

DEC is seeking public input on the development of Draft Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (PDF) (FMP) for Atlantic Striped Bass through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). The Draft Amendment proposes new options to the FMP to help rebuild the stock and significantly update the management program. DEC encourages New Yorkers to review proposed changes, participate through in-person or virtual webinar events, and provide comments to ASMFC by April 15, 2022.

DEC is hosting two public hearings to solicit New Yorkers’ input on the development of the Draft Amendment. Meeting spaces have limited seating capacity, and DEC encourages fishing clubs and organizations to send key representatives to provide public comments. Hearings are scheduled in two locations:

• Wednesday, March 16, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., DEC Division of Marine Resources, 123 Kings Park Blvd, Kings Park
• Wednesday, March 23, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., DEC Region 3, 21 South Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz

In addition, audio from the hearing will be livestreamed, and participants can listen to the hearing via links available on DEC’s website. Those joining the livestream will be limited to listening only and are encouraged to submit written comments to ASMFC. 
ASMFC is hosting additional virtual webinar hearings during March for the public to review the proposed options and provide comments. A recording of the hearing presentation is available on ASMFC’s YouTube page. For more information, visit ASMFC’s website. 

 

 

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