[Rimarinefisheries] Offshore Wind Fishery Compensation Programs

[RI Marine Fisheries]

Offshore Wind Fishery Compensation Programs

Two offshore wind farms are initiating fisheries compensation programs. Please see project websites linked below for details on each program, how to apply, and who to contact with questions.

South Fork Wind Fisheries Direct Compensation - Accepting applications now
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.fisheriescompensationprogram.com/rhode-island-fisheries-direct-compensation-program__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!KbptO3iq-93MIQN-uCO_kmTjeTD1gUTlL_xfYNdtht0KrujgGxBSS_w4iCggfYTXXTjh9QdrvWxVJCdNJIDlxTZcupgT_44T_dDpv4hnQQ$ [fisheriescompensationprogram[.]com]

South Fork Wind - Technical Assistance Provider (TAP): PKF O'Connor Davies.
Phone number: +1 781-937-5737
Email: RIFFVT.SouthFork at pkfod.com<mailto:RIFFVT.SouthFork at pkfod.com>


Vineyard Wind Fisheries Compensatory Mitigation Program - Opens March 4th
 The Vineyard Wind 1 Fisheries Compensatory Mitigation Program is scheduled to be launched on March 4, 2024. Information about the program, including how to apply, will be available on the program's website: https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.vw1fisheriescomp.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!KbptO3iq-93MIQN-uCO_kmTjeTD1gUTlL_xfYNdtht0KrujgGxBSS_w4iCggfYTXXTjh9QdrvWxVJCdNJIDlxTZcupgT_44T_dCwVV79Vg$ [vw1fisheriescomp[.]com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.vw1fisheriescomp.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!KbptO3iq-93MIQN-uCO_kmTjeTD1gUTlL_xfYNdtht0KrujgGxBSS_w4iCggfYTXXTjh9QdrvWxVJCdNJIDlxTZcupgT_44T_dCwVV79Vg$ [vw1fisheriescomp[.]com]> and some materials are provided in the attached PDF. Once the program launches, commercial fishermen will be able to apply to the program to establish eligibility.

Open house and tabling events will be hosted in March to help fishermen apply for the program. Currently scheduled events include the following:
March 20: Superior Trawl, 55 State Street, Point Judith, Rhode Island (9 AM - 1 PM)
March 21: New Bedford Port Authority, 123 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford, Massachusetts (9 AM - 1 PM)
March 22: Massachusetts Lobstermen's Association Annual Meeting, 35 Scudder Ave Hyannis, Emerald Resort Conference Center (9 AM - 4 PM)

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