December 19, 2019
Commerce Secretary Sides with Recreational Fishermen in Menhaden Case
Industrial fishing giant strikes out twice as it breaks the rules in the Chesapeake Bay U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross today issued a decision cracking down on overfishing...
November 15, 2019
Three Ways You Can Help Improve Fishing Opportunities Today
For many of us, winter is closing in and our days on the water are numbered—make the most of the off-season by taking action for fish and clean water
October 29, 2019
Commission Holds Foreign Company Accountable for Breaking Rules in the Chesapeake Bay
Sporting groups hail decision to preserve striped bass nursery.
September 19, 2019
Omega Protein Breaks the Rules in Chesapeake Bay
Fishing groups call on Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and Department of Commerce to take immediate action.
July 3, 2019
Fight Against Atlantic Menhaden Certification Moves to Next Round
Sportfishing groups will argue case before an independent adjudicator.
June 17, 2019
Sportfishing Groups Call for Science-Based Management of Gulf Menhaden
Marine Stewardship Council takes an irresponsible approach to fishery certification.
May 16, 2019
Attack by Menhaden Industry Unites the Conservation Community
Conservationists fear that the fox could end up guarding the henhouse in menhaden certification process.
March 27, 2019
Recreational Fishing Groups Formally Object to “Sustainable” Stamp on Menhaden Fishery
Mining the base of the food chain is neither sustainable nor economically justifiable.
March 22, 2019
Video: Something’s Fishy With This Announcement About Atlantic Menhaden
When there's not enough bunker left in the water to support striped bass, can you really call commercial harvest of these forage fish sustainable?
March 8, 2019
Third-Party Certification Puts a Blue Ribbon on Depletion of Critical Striped Bass Food Source
It is negligent to certify Omega Protein’s menhaden purse-seining operation as sustainable when striped bass populations are in decline.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
CHEERS TO CONSERVATION
Theodore Roosevelt’s experiences hunting and fishing certainly fueled his passion for conservation, but it seems that a passion for coffee may have powered his mornings. In fact, Roosevelt’s son once said that his father’s coffee cup was “more in the nature of a bathtub.” TRCP has partnered with Afuera Coffee Co. to bring together his two loves: a strong morning brew and a dedication to conservation. With your purchase, you’ll not only enjoy waking up to the rich aroma of this bolder roast—you’ll be supporting the important work of preserving hunting and fishing opportunities for all.
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