The Bureau of Public Health and Aquaculture within the Department of Marine Resources is planning a series of listening sessions to hear from stakeholders about the aquaculture program. This calendar event is for the Portland meeting, and the full list of five coastal meetings is available on DMR’s website.

Each two-hour session is open to the public and will be professionally facilitated by Craig Freshley of Good Group Decisions in Brunswick. These are not traditional public hearings, but rather the sessions are designed to foster understanding of the opportunities and challenges we face and discussion of the best ideas for moving forward with aquaculture in Maine. In addition to giving input at the sessions, stakeholders are also invited to submit written feedback. A report of all input received, including themes and leading ideas, will be prepared and made available afterward.

For more information, visit: https://www.maine.gov/dmr/meetings/wed-03062024-1200-portland-aquaculture-listening-session