Written by the Urban Harbors Institute at UMass Boston Many of us involved in working waterfront topics recognize the need to engage decision-makers to share information about working waterfront issues like climate change, workforce development, and access. In fact, at the 2022 NWWN conference, Congresswoman Pingree urged...
Commercial fishing communities around the country face similar issues with private and public infrastructure such as lack of waterfront access, affordable docks, and proper equipment. In November, the NWWN coordinated Part I of a webinar series to address and understand the infrastructure needs of commercial...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2022 National Working Waterfront Network Looks to Advance the Sustainability of Commercial Fishing Communities through Partnerships Commercial fishing communities range from large ports like New Bedford, MA and Dutch Harbor, AK to much smaller harbors consisting of a single small dock shared by...