POORT is a community-initiated and inclusive 501(c)(3) organization
founded in 2001. The POORT process is guided by a formal board of five
fisherman. The POORT Board functions as the ultimate governing body of
the community process and is charged with advancing POORT's vision of a
sustainable fishery and healthy marine ecosystem. The POORT process
includes formal input from a Community Advisory Team that provides
recommendations and expertise to the POORT Board and project partners.
Comprised of stakeholders and community leaders, the Team is intended
to reflect the interests and concerns of the broader Port Orford
community.
POORT was created in large part because local fishermen felt
disenfranchised from the existing top-down fishery management system
during a period of increased restrictions. As a local non-profit
organization, POORT works to empower fleet members and other citizens
to participate in bottom-up ocean management efforts. These activities
include a significant focus on collaborative science and stewardship,
as well as marketing of local seafood products.
Please take a look at our
Port Orford Stewardship Plan for more details!
Please check out the rest of our About section!
