The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is gathering to review public comments and take a final vote on the future of the menhaden fishery. Menhaden are a crucial link in the Bay's ecosystem. But the Chesapeake Bay is not seeing the number of young menhaden it did historically, raising concerns for anyone who cares about the Bay's health.

Join whale watchers, charter boat captains, bait fisherman, sport fisherman, scientists, bird enthusiasts, students, conversation advocates, and Bay lovers for this historic vote!

Arrive early and join us in the "Bunker Room" for lunch, gear demos, giveaways, and more!

Need a ride? We have you covered. We have two free buses, one in Virginia, and one on Maryland's Eastern Shore—

Virginia Bus

• Virginia Beach, VA: Brock Environmental Center, 3663 Marlin Bay Drive. Departure time: 7:00 a.m.
• Hampton, VA: Bass Pro Shops, 1972 Power Plant Parkway. Departure time: 7:30 a.m. 
• Ashland, VA: Green Top Hunt & Fish, 10150 Lakeridge Parkway. Departure time: 9:00 a.m.

Maryland Eastern Shore Bus

• Salisbury, MD: Parking lot of Macy's at Salisbury Centre, 2304 N Salisbury Blvd. Departure time: 9:15 a.m.
• Easton, MD: Parking lot of Walmart, 8155 Elliott Rd. Departure time: 10:15 a.m.

To RSVP for the Virginia bus, contact Laura Bayer at lbayer@cbf.org or 757-644-4116.

To RSVP for the Maryland Eastern Shore bus, contact Hilary Gibson at hgibson@cbf.org or 410-543-1999