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Visit Shellfish Sanitation and Management

Shellfish Sanitation and Management

The Bureau of Public Health oversees the the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) within Maine in order to keep molluscan shellfish safe for human consumption.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Current Shellfish Closure Information

Current Shellfish Closure Information

Maine Growing Area Closures: Shellfish Area Inventory with Legal Notices and Maps
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Marine Biotoxin Monitoring Program

Marine Biotoxin Monitoring Program

Uses the standards outlined in the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) to monitor levels of PSP (“Red Tide”) and other marine biotoxins in the shellfish of the State of Maine.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Shellfish Closure Map and Data Portal

Shellfish Closure Map and Data Portal

The DMR Bureau of Public Health Shellfish Closure Map and Data Portal has bacterial (NSSP) classifications, municipal conservation closures, biotoxin closures, and emergency closures displayed. Other layers including P90 scores can be turned on in the layer list.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Whole-Farm Revenue Protection

Whole-Farm Revenue Protection

Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) provides a risk management safety net for all commodities on the farm under one insurance policy and is available in all counties nationwide. This insurance plan is tailored for any farm with up to $8.5 million in insured revenue, including farms with specialty or organic commodities (both crops and livestock), or those marketing to local, regional, farm-identity preserved, specialty, or direct markets.
2022
USDA Farm Service Agency
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 Aquaculture Laws and Regulations

Aquaculture Laws and Regulations

List all laws and regulations related to aquaculture in the state of Maine.
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
2022
Maine Department of Marine Resources
Visit Aquaculture Advisory Council

Aquaculture Advisory Council

The council consists of 5 members make recommendations to the commissioner concerning expenditures from the Aquaculture Management Fund.
2022
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Maine Shellfish Dealer Sanitation and HACCP Guidelines Manual and Forms

Maine Shellfish Dealer Sanitation and HACCP Guidelines Manual and Forms

Lists all forms involved with sanitation and the HACCP guidelines including vibrio control plans, wet storage, daily sanitation reports, a processing log with sales records, shipping temperature compliance, and more.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit DMR Municipal Shellfish Management Forms

DMR Municipal Shellfish Management Forms

Lists all forms involved with the annual shellfish management review and forms for municipal activities such as shellfish program deadlines.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Biotoxin Monitoring Forms and Protocols

Biotoxin Monitoring Forms and Protocols

List of all forms including a field data collection sheet, MOU for non-private and private lab biotoxin testing and analysis, industry biotoxin sample protocol, guidance for high risk areas and species, and a private lab analysis table.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Maine Shellfish Growing Area Classification Program

Maine Shellfish Growing Area Classification Program

Evaluates all shellfish growing areas in the state of Maine to determine their suitability for harvest by conducting a "sanitary survey," which is a three-fold process.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Maine Shellfish Dealer Certification and Inspection Program

Maine Shellfish Dealer Certification and Inspection Program

Uses the standards outlined by the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) to evaluate and certify all wholesale shellfish dealers in Maine to ship, or process shellfish for shipment, within and outside of the state.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Maine DECD Business Development

Maine DECD Business Development

An overall business resource on starting a business, business licensing, corporate resources, business taxes, and employer resources.
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Maine Department of Economic & Community Development
Visit SBA Business Guide

SBA Business Guide

Step by step guide to help plan, launch, manage, and grow small businesses including, writing a business plan, calculating start-up costs, get funding, managing your finances, and more.
2022
U.S. Small Business Administration
Visit Succeed With SCORE

Succeed With SCORE

A nonprofit organization providing educational workshops and helping small businesses get started, grow and operate effectively.
2022
SCORE Maine
Visit Maine Small Business Development Centers

Maine Small Business Development Centers

A leader in the small business economic and development arenas that assists new businesses as well as existing businesses manage, run and grow.
2022
Maine Small Business Development Centers
Visit CEI-Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries

CEI-Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries

Provides advising and financing to fisheries and aquaculture businesses to improve their long-term viability, create and maintain quality jobs, safeguard marine-related infrastructure and environments, and help preserve the cultural integrity of Maine’s working waterfront.
2022
Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
Visit Top Gun- Business Accelerator Program

Top Gun- Business Accelerator Program

The Top Gun training program is designed specifically for the entrepreneur with a desire to grow his/her business and achieve long-term success through the use of the right tools, resources, and related mentorship. MCE has taken the time to develop strong business partnerships and to acquire loyal sponsorships which allow us to provide Maine entrepreneurs with the programing, mentorship, training, and knowledge they need to grow and succeed.
2022
Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
Visit ECSGA Rookie Mistakes

ECSGA Rookie Mistakes

If you have been around this business for a while, you’ve probably watched some of the newcomers make the same mistakes you did when you were getting started. ECSGA Executive Director Bob Rheault decided he would try to think of as many of these common pitfalls as he could to help new growers avoid making the same costly blunders. Through the years he has continued to add to the list.
2021
East Coast Shellfish Growers Association
Visit State by State Summary of Seaweed Aquaculture Leasing/Permitting Requirements (2021)

State by State Summary of Seaweed Aquaculture Leasing/Permitting Requirements (2021)

This report provides an overview of permitting and leasing programs for aquaculture in U.S. state waters. However, it is strongly recommended that you speak with a local aquaculture representative prior to beginning your planning process. Aquaculture permitting is both complex and subject to frequent change.
2021
NOAA Fisheries
Visit State by State Summary of Shellfish Aquaculture Leasing/Permitting Requirements (2021)

State by State Summary of Shellfish Aquaculture Leasing/Permitting Requirements (2021)

This report provides an overview of permitting and leasing programs for aquaculture in U.S. state waters. However, it is strongly recommended that you speak with a local aquaculture representative prior to beginning your planning process. Aquaculture permitting is both complex and subject to frequent change.
2021
NOAA Fisheries

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Shellfish Sanitation and Management

Current Shellfish Closure Information

Marine Biotoxin Monitoring Program

Shellfish Closure Map and Data Portal

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Department of Marine Resources Employee Contact Information

DMR Aquaculture Map

Aquaculture Laws and Regulations

Maine Online Licensing System (LEEDS)

Aquaculture Advisory Council

Maine Shellfish Dealer Sanitation and HACCP Guidelines Manual and Forms

DMR Municipal Shellfish Management Forms

Biotoxin Monitoring Forms and Protocols

Maine Shellfish Growing Area Classification Program

Maine Shellfish Dealer Certification and Inspection Program

Maine DECD Business Development

SBA Business Guide

Succeed With SCORE

Maine Small Business Development Centers

CEI-Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries

Top Gun- Business Accelerator Program

ECSGA Rookie Mistakes

State by State Summary of Seaweed Aquaculture Leasing/Permitting Requirements (2021)

State by State Summary of Shellfish Aquaculture Leasing/Permitting Requirements (2021)