After sustaining decades of overfishing, depleted Mid-Atlantic fish populations may now have begun to recover.  But managers must continue rebuilding efforts to ensure the future sustainability of fishing in this region.  The Pew Environment Group is leading a campaign to ensure that federal fishery managers in the Mid-Atlantic end overfishing and rebuild depleted fish populations to provide truly healthy fisheries for the future. http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room.aspx <p>An article in the Press of Atlantic City about the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s recommendation to increase summer flounder harvests for 2012, indicating the species’ population is on the rebound. This story reflects the success of the Pew Environment Group’s fishery work and quotes Federal Fisheries Policy director Lee Crockett.</p> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:50:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899363268&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Campaign to End Overfishing in the Mid-Atlantic&WT.rss_a=Summer Flounder Limits Likely to Increase Again Next Summer As Numbers Continue to Rebound&WT.z_contenttype=NewsArticle <p>The Pew Environment Group has launched a new Web site to share the work of our campaigns and research programs. With rich imagery, video, interactive features and news, the site highlights our global work to protect our oceans, preserve our wild lands and promote clean energy.</p> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:05:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=328472&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Campaign to End Overfishing in the Mid-Atlantic&WT.rss_a=PewEnvironment.org&WT.z_contenttype=Summary <p>Lee Crockett and Dave Bard of the Pew Environment Group go on a fishing trip of the coast of New Jersey with the Asbury Park Press.</p> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:40:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=61210&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Campaign to End Overfishing in the Mid-Atlantic&WT.rss_a=Fishing with Pew&WT.z_contenttype=NewsArticle <p>A letter to the editor of the Asbury Park Press by the Pew Environment Group's Lee Crockett about an article on flounder quotas.</p> Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:10:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=61049&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Campaign to End Overfishing in the Mid-Atlantic&WT.rss_a=Letter: Correction to Article on Flounder Quotas&WT.z_contenttype=OpinionEditorial <p>Lee Crockett, director of federal fisheries policy for The Pew Environment Group, issued this statement in response to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's decision to increase the quota for summer flounder by 7.35 million pounds to 29.48 million pounds for 2011.</p> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=60437&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Campaign to End Overfishing in the Mid-Atlantic&WT.rss_a=Pew Statement on Increase in Summer Flounder Quota by Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council&WT.z_contenttype=PressRelease <p>An article from the <em>Gloucester Times</em> about the Magnuson Reform Bill includes a quote from Lee Crockett of the Pew Environment Group.</p> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:50:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=60149&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Campaign to End Overfishing in the Mid-Atlantic&WT.rss_a=Formal Fed Hearing Sought for Magnuson Reform Bill&WT.z_contenttype=NewsArticle <p>Legislation will create jobs for fishermen, promote restoration of depleted fish populations.</p> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:30:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=59689&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Campaign to End Overfishing in the Mid-Atlantic&WT.rss_a=Pew Applauds Senator Snowe, Nine of Her Colleagues for Introducing Coastal Jobs Creation Act&WT.z_contenttype=PressRelease <p>Managing Director Joshua Reichert's message from Pew Prospectus 2010.</p> Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:40:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=58035&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Campaign to End Overfishing in the Mid-Atlantic&WT.rss_a=Pew Environment Group (from Pew Prospectus 2010)&WT.z_contenttype=Summary <p>Science-based annual catch limits are essential if catch shares are to be effective and if requirements to end overfishing and rebuild depleted fish populations are to be met.</p> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:55:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=55872&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Campaign to End Overfishing in the Mid-Atlantic&WT.rss_a=Design Matters: Making Catch Shares Work&WT.z_contenttype=Report Terms and Conditions Page http://www.pewtrusts.org/terms_and_conditions.aspx