Board hears warning: developments in Washington could slow NOAA Fisheries processes
Feb 13, 2025
Board members were alerted that political developments in Washington may slow NOAA Fisheries’ workflow and possibly delay fishing season openings; staff agreed to invite NOAA and state contacts to brief the board at the next meeting.
The full story
Board members discussed reports that political developments in Washington, D.C., were affecting NOAA Fisheries’ operations and could delay the start dates for some groundfish and scallop seasons. Mary (board member) summarized that conversations with contacts suggested agency workflows are slowed and recommended placing an informational briefing on the next meeting agenda.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in →