The Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA), founded in 1954, is a member-driven industry organization representing commercial lobstermen across Maine. It advocates for a sustainable lobster resource while protecting the economic livelihoods of fishermen and coastal communities, and engages in state and federal regulatory, legislative, and legal matters affecting the lobster fishery.
Fisheries management and conservation policy, marine resource sustainability, federal whale protection regulations, offshore wind development impacts, working waterfront preservation, and state and federal regulatory and legislative advocacy affecting the lobster industry
Membership dues, individual donations, legal defense fund contributions, and grants
New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association; Maine Lobster Community Alliance; Patrice McCarron (President and Executive Director)
Non-profit trade association organized under section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code
