March 9, 2026 — The following was released by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council:
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, in partnership with Lynker and The Parnin Group, will host a series of public meetings across the Mariana Islands in mid-March. These meetings will provide space for local fishers and community members to share experiences, cultural knowledge and concerns about federal fishery regulations.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
We are asking fishing communities for their ideas on how to make local and federal fishing regulations work better together. Your feedback will help us remove confusing or unnecessary regulations while ensuring our ocean resources stay healthy for future generations. This is your chance to shape a simpler, coordinated management system that truly meets the needs of local fishers.
(Council Regulatory Review Project Overview)
Meeting Schedule:
● Saipan, CNMI
Date: March 13, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ChST)
Location: Carolinian Utt, Beach Road, Garapan
● Dededo, GU
Date: March 16, 2026 (Monday)
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ChST)
Location: Dededo Village Community Center, 319 Iglesia Circle
● Sinajaña, GU
Date: March 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ChST)
Location: Sinajaña Village Community Center, 117A Chalan Guma Yu’os
● Malesso, GU
Date: March 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ChST)
Location: Malesso Village Senior Center, 440 Chalan Joseph A Cruz Ave
For more information, please contact Angela Dela Cruz-CNMI (angela.delacruz@wpcouncil.org), Felix Reyes-GU (felix.reyes@wpcouncil.org), or Brett Wiedoff (Brett.Wiedoff@parningroup.com). See flyers below and please help spread the word!