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Visit Maine Aquaculture Marking Requirements

Maine Aquaculture Marking Requirements

Maine aquaculture marking requirements for lease sites and LPA sites with a sample marker buoy image.
2022
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Diagram of the Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) Application Process

Diagram of the Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) Application Process

Maine DMR Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) application process
2022
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Diagram of the Standard Lease Application Process

Diagram of the Standard Lease Application Process

This flowchart visually maps out the Maine DMR Standard Lease application process.
2022
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Diagram of Experimental Lease Application Process

Diagram of Experimental Lease Application Process

This flowchart visually maps out the Maine DMR Experimental Lease application process.
2022
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit 2022 Aquaculture Harvest License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product) Application

2022 Aquaculture Harvest License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product) Application

2022 Aquaculture Harvest License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product) Application
2022
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Aquaculture Harvest License Information

Answers basic questions about Maine DMR's Aquaculture Harvest License such as: Who should have it?, What is it? What does it cost?, What does this license allow you to do?, How do I apply?, and Who should I contact with questions?
2022
The Maine Aquaculturist
Visit The Maine Aquaculturist’s Guide to Selling Shellfish

The Maine Aquaculturist’s Guide to Selling Shellfish

This flowchart maps the different licenses you need to have to sell your aquaculture shellfish out of state by mail or by vehicle, and in the state of Maine including selling direct to restaurants, and wholesale distributors, at a farmer's market, your home, and your lease site.
2022
The Maine Aquaculturist
Visit The Maine Aquaculturist’s Pocket Guide: Selling Shellfish

The Maine Aquaculturist’s Pocket Guide: Selling Shellfish

A basic list of what licenses you need to sell your aquaculture shellfish at your home, at your lease site, to your local grocery/general store, roadside, to a restaurant, to a wholesale distributor, at a farmers market, or Out of state.
2022
The Maine Aquaculturist
Visit Maine DMR - LPA License Health Zones

Maine DMR - LPA License Health Zones

All wild shellfish stock or seed used for cultivation or grow-out must originate from within the same Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) license Health Zone as the LPA license site. A permit is required from DMR if the stock or seed originates from outside the Health Zone.
2022
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Limited Purpose Aquaculture Workbook

Limited Purpose Aquaculture Workbook

This workbook is designed to help municipal shellfish committees apply for limited purpose aquaculture permits (LPA). These permits are required for various conservation projects, particularly focused on reseeding or revitalizing wild spawning. It was created collaboratively, with members of the DMR, various municipal shellfish committees, and others working to provide materials and input on the final product.
2022
The Mudflat
Visit Summary information for Aquaculture License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product)

Summary information for Aquaculture License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product)

The Aquaculture License is now required in order to harvest and sell cultured organisms removed from an aquaculture lease or LPA license site. Aquaculture leaseholders and Limited-Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) license holders are required to obtain the Aquaculture License, regardless of which species they grow.
2022
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Department of Marine Resources Employee Contact Information

Department of Marine Resources Employee Contact Information

Department of Marine Resources Employee Contact Information
2022
Department of Marine Resources
Visit DMR Aquaculture Map

DMR Aquaculture Map

Displays location and information on aquaculture leases and licenses in Maine along with NSSP water quality information and p90 scores, LPA Health Zones, IFW Essential Habitat Boundaries, historic eelgrass data, conserved land information, and low tide imagery.
2022
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit DMR Aquaculture Staff

DMR Aquaculture Staff

Lists contact information for DMR’s aquaculture program staff who are located in Augusta and the Boothbay Harbor Lab.
2022
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Maine Online Licensing System (LEEDS)

Maine Online Licensing System (LEEDS)

The Maine Department of Marine Resources' online licensing and landings system, called LEEDS (Licensing Enforcement and Environmental Data System) is now available. In order to apply for a new license or renew a license with the system, you first need to create a login for LEEDS
2021
Maine Department of Marine Resources
Visit Maine DMR Aquaculture Harvest License FAQ

Maine DMR Aquaculture Harvest License FAQ

All holders of aquaculture leases and LPA licenses are required to hold the Aquaculture Harvest License in order to harvest and sell product from their aquaculture sites, regardless of the species they grow. Commercial harvester's licenses now apply to only wild-harvest product.
2021
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Online Boating Safety Course

Online Boating Safety Course

Free online boating safety course that is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, approved by NASBLA and the Maine state boating license agency. Complete the course in three steps: enroll in a Boating Safety Course from the course catalog, study and pass the free Boating Safety Course, and print out your certificate of completion.
2021
Boat U.S. Foundation
Industry Perspective

The Basics on Aquaculture Mooring Systems

When submitting a LPA or Lease application one of the details that you might brush over is your mooring system. A lack of research in this area can lead to gear breaking free causing significant damage and loss of your crop. Understanding and installing moorings that work for the load that aquaculture gear generates is crucial.

Capt. Eric Oransky
2021
Visit Standard Aquaculture Lease Application

Standard Aquaculture Lease Application

This DMR pages includes Pre-application Meeting And Scoping Session Guidance Documents, Non-Discharge Aquaculture Application form, Discharge/Finfish Aquaculture Application form, Riparian List form, Corporate Applicant Information Document, and Standard Lease Laws and Regulations.
2020
Maine Department of Marine Resources
Visit Limited Purpose "Experimental" Aquaculture Lease Application

Limited Purpose "Experimental" Aquaculture Lease Application

This DMR page includes Experimental Lease Application, Riparian List form, Corporate Applicant Form, Renewal Application for Scientific Research Experimental Lease, and Experimental Lease Laws and Regulations.
2020
Maine Department of Marine Resources
Visit Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) License Application

Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) License Application

This DMR page includes LPA License Applications for new LPAs, Riparian List form, Additional Information to assist in completing LPA license application forms, Sample Gear Plans and Vicinity Maps, Sample Mooring Designs, LPA Laws and Regulations, and LPA and Quiz Supporting Documents.
2020
Maine Department of Marine Resources
Industry Perspective

Common Aquaculture Lease Application Mistakes

This document was generated by DMR staff and reflects mistakes that are routinely identified during the review of experimental and standard lease applications. These are the issues, or combination of issues, that most often result in an application being found incomplete.

Maine Department of Marine Resources Division of Aquaculture
2020
Visit Offshore Safety and Survival Training

Offshore Safety and Survival Training

Provides the essential skills, knowledge and confidence to survive potentially life-threatening situations using both classroom and hands on training in the use of lifesaving equipment.
2020
McMillan Offshore Survival Training
Visit U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Education

U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Education

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced.
2020
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

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The Maine Aquaculturist’s Guide to Selling Shellfish

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Summary information for Aquaculture License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product)

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Diagram of the Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) Application Process

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Diagram of Experimental Lease Application Process

2022 Aquaculture Harvest License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product) Application

Aquaculture Harvest License Information

The Maine Aquaculturist’s Guide to Selling Shellfish

The Maine Aquaculturist’s Pocket Guide: Selling Shellfish

Maine DMR - LPA License Health Zones

Limited Purpose Aquaculture Workbook

Summary information for Aquaculture License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product)

Department of Marine Resources Employee Contact Information

DMR Aquaculture Map

DMR Aquaculture Staff

Maine Online Licensing System (LEEDS)

Maine DMR Aquaculture Harvest License FAQ

Online Boating Safety Course

The Basics on Aquaculture Mooring Systems

Standard Aquaculture Lease Application

Limited Purpose "Experimental" Aquaculture Lease Application

Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) License Application

Common Aquaculture Lease Application Mistakes

Offshore Safety and Survival Training

U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Education