Allison Lorenc

Senior Policy Analyst CLF Massachusetts

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Allison Lorenc is a Senior Policy Analyst for the Ocean Conservation Program. In this role she monitors developing regulations related to fisheries management, habitat protection, and other ocean program campaigns. She also conducts outreach to and educates ocean stakeholders on CLF’s ocean conservation initiatives. Allison began working at CLF in 2014 as the Ocean Conservation Program Assistant. She received her B.A. in Marine Science from Boston University.

Recent Posts

Jul 9 2021
What Does Biden’s Conservation Vision Mean for New England?
Scientists worldwide say that protecting at least 30% of the planet by 2030 – an initiative known as 30×30 — is essential to save nature and build resilience against the impacts of climate change. Here in New England, the Gulf of Maine is already warming faster than most other areas of the global ocean. That’s…
Nov 12 2020
How One Change in Fisheries Management Can Help Save the Atlantic Cod
Atlantic cod – New England’s most iconic fish species – is in peril. Cod stocks in the region linger at historically low levels due to decades of poor management and overfishing. To help rebuild the cod population, scientists and managers must know how many fish are being caught by fishing boats. Thankfully, a recent vote…
Jul 31 2020
We Must Protect More of Our Ocean
Whether it’s the lush kelp forest of Cashes Ledge or the rocky cliffs of an underwater canyon, protecting New England’s special underwater places is at the heart of our ocean conservation work. Just like rainforests and savannah grasslands on land, the ocean is a collection of different habitats and landscapes, home to interconnected plants and…
May 20 2020
Why We Need Monitoring on All New England Groundfish Trips
Sustainable fisheries management relies on science-based decision-making. But for years, fishery managers in New England have operated from a place of incomplete information about how many fish are actually caught every year. Our fish stocks – including our iconic Atlantic cod – have suffered as a result. Right now, our regional fishery managers have the…
Dec 18 2019
Overfishing of Cod Continues Unabated
Atlantic cod has been overfished for decades, an unsustainable and unlawful fact that continues to this day. New England’s most iconic fish faces a grim outlook, and matters will only get worse unless strict and effective management action is taken. At their most recent meeting, New England’s regional fishery managers had the chance to help…

 

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