VCCFA Directives in order of priority
- Infrastructure
- Protection and Promotion of Recourses (Fishing Area)
- Marketing
- Education is an additional priority. Through educating future commercial anglers, we can continue our sustainable fisheries.
VCCFA MISSION STATEMENT
To engage in the advertising and promotion of sale of seafood products and in activities for the prevention, modification, or removal of trade barriers which restrict the free flow of seafood products to market, including negotiations with State, Federal, or Foreign Governmental Agencies which affect the marketing of any seafood products. To engage in educational programs regarding commercial fishing and fish and shellfish recourses and to promote the wise use of those recourses on a sustained yield basis.
501 (c)(3) Est. 1987
VCCFA is in the early stages of developing a local Fishermen's Market
Due to recent public support, including government officials. Commercial Fishermen are being requested to complete this survey. Please complete by Friday August 2nd.
Please take the 5 minutes to fill out this survey! CLICK HERE
Next VCCFA Member meeting scheduled Sunday Sept 8, 2024
Member meetings are held 1st Sunday every other month at 6pm, (unless holiday weekend, them it will be the week following, such as in this case. Happy Labor Day!) virtually using ZOOM meetings. Join VCCFA today to be added to the email list. Updates, agendas, and invites are sent to all members.
30x30 Regional Workshops
In 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-82-20, which committed to conserving 30% of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030 as part of a broader effort to fight climate change, protect biodiversity, and expand access to nature for all Californians. In 2022, the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) released Pathways to 30×30: Accelerating Conservation of California’s Nature, which details strategies and opportunities for achieving the 30×30 target.
VCCFA has registered to follow the 30x30 process lead by OPC. If you would like to join, visit OPC here
2023-2024 Year in Review
2023 to 2024 was a big year for VCCFA and its members. VCCFA has challenged policies, solidified a relationship with Government officials, discovered new items to challenge, grew in membership by 1000%, ...read more
Grant Awarded to VCCFA funds Executive Director Dave Colker to attend College Courses through Santa Monica City College.
Newly appointed Executive Director Dave Colker is currently taking courses in nonprofit management. The four classes are 1. Writing Effective Grant Proposals, Advanced Grant Writing, Introduction to Nonprofit Grant Management, and Marketing your Nonprofit. The grant was awarded in April of this year (2024) and is intended to assist in VCCFA's mission of promoting commercial fishery resiliance.
Commercial fishery resilience is the ability of commercial fishing businesses to prepare for and adapt to coastal hazards and fisheries changes. Factors that can impact a commercial fishery's resilience include how fishermen fish and how they are organized.
Fisherman's Wharf, located at the corner of Channel Islands Blvd and Victoria Avenue will potentially be developed by Karls' LLC. Given the relationship Karls as with VCCFA and it's willingness to incorporate Commercial Fishermen into their plans, The VCCFA has submitted a letter of support of this project. For more information regarding this project, visit The Channel Islands Harbor website here.
Channel Islands Harbor
The HOIST at Fisherman's Wharf
For tokens, please contact C.I. Harbor Patrol on Ch. 12 or call (805) 973-5960 Tokens can be purchased at the C.I.H.P. Office
Channel Islands Harbor
Marine Emporium Landing Hoist For access contact Hook's Landing. (805) 382-6233
OTHER FISHERY RELATED NEWS
Video: SoCal's Great White Shark Population is Coming Back Strong
Source Surfer.com
2024-2025
VCCFA Board of Directors
ELECTED
