Governor Charles D. Baker's Budget Recommendation - House 1 Fiscal Year 2018

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2330-0100 - Division of Marine Fisheries Administration




Account Description FY 2017
Spending
FY 2018
House 1
2330-0100 Division of Marine Fisheries Administration
For the operation of the division of marine fisheries, including a program of enhancement and development of marine recreational fishing and related programs and activities, marine research programs, a commercial fisheries program, a shellfish management program, including coastal area classification, mapping and technical assistance and the operation of the Newburyport shellfish purification plant; provided, that funds shall be expended on a recreational fisheries program to be reimbursed by federal funds; provided further, that the division shall continue to develop strategies to improve federal regulations governing the commercial fishing industry so as to promote sustainable fisheries; provided further, that funds shall be expended for a program of biotoxin monitoring and related classification programs; and provided further, that there shall be proactive research into shellfish disease (Vibrio parahaemolyticus) including background levels, environmental conditions, and control practices
5,933,817 6,072,282





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