Natalie Springuel
| Interviewee Sort ascending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Spear Jr. | Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
Willis Spears Jr. speaks about his 54 years as a commercial fisherman off of Cousins Island, ME, focusing on the history of shrimping, the differences between dragging and trapping shrimp, and the changes in the Portland working waterfront over his lifetime. He describes the interaction between fishermen and Portland authorities in their efforts to advocate for the fishing community’s needs and emphasizes the importance of passing information and knowledge to future generations. |
Natalie Springuel, Ela Keegan | Grand Rapids, MI | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, National Working Waterfront Network | |
| Wayne Davis | Voices from the Working Waterfront Oral History Project |
Biographical Note: |
Natalie Springuel | Tremont, ME | National Working Waterfront Network, National Sea Grant Law Center, NOAA Office of Coastal Management, Maine Sea Grant College Program, NOAA Preserve America Initiative | |
| Valerie Peacock | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Valerie Peacock is an education consultant and advocate for fishing communities from Bar Harbor, ME who is the head of the Eastern Maine Skippers Program. Valerie has experience in the fishing industry, including scalloping, lobstering, and sea sampling. Scope and Content Note |
Eliza Oldach , Natalie Springuel | Rockland, ME | University of California, Davis, Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum | |
| Tyler Childers | Voices of the Maine Fishermen's Forum 2018 |
Tyler Childers and Anson Kelley, lobstermen and high school students enrolled in the Eastern Maine Skippers Program in Jonesport, ME, are old friends who speak about their experiences in the Eastern Maine Skippers Program, their current work trying to improve bait quality and pricing, their current fishing locations, and the locations they plan to fish in the future. |
Natalie Springuel, Kaitlyn Clark | Rockland, ME | Maine Fishermen’s Forum, Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute | |
| Steven Burns | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Steven Burns is an experienced lobster fisherman from Bar Harbor, Maine. With a lifelong dedication to his craft, he has been actively involved in the industry since the age of 12. Steven's passion for the ocean, commitment to sustainable practices, and desire to pass on his knowledge to future generations make him a respected figure in the lobster fishing community. Scope and Content Note |
Giulia Cardoso , Natalie Springuel | Rockland, ME | Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum | |
| Sonya Corbett | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Sonya Corbett is a trap-maker with Sea Rose Trap Company in South Portland, ME. Scope and Content Note |
Natalie Springuel, Eliza Oldach | Rockland, ME | Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum, University of California, Davis | |
| Sam Ladley | Voices of the Maine Fishermen's Forum 2018 |
Sam Ladley, who summered on Matinicus, ME, as a child, started to go lobstering with his father and fellow youngsters by the age of 8. Ladley shares stories from his childhood fishing with his family and friends including how he survived a sinking ship accident and how, another time, their boat’s engine broke in a thick fog. |
Natalie Springuel | Rockland, ME | Maine Fishermen’s Forum, Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute | |
| Rustin Taylor | Voices of the Maine Fishermen's Forum 2018 |
Rustin Taylor, from Somesville, ME, is an elver fisherman who fishes around Mount Desert Island and Ellsworth. He talks about the changes in the fishery over time and the environmental balances to consider when fishing. He explains some of the factors that affect this fishery, such as water level fluctuations caused by the Union River Dam and the quota system established after the 2013 season. |
Natalie Springuel, Rebecca Clark Uchena | Rockland, ME | Maine Fishermen’s Forum, Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute | |
| Russ Brohl | Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
Russell Brohl, a retired ship captain and member of the port authority, is a long-term resident of South Bass Island, Ohio, with deep roots in the local community. His life has been intricately woven into the fabric of the island, where he has witnessed and participated in its evolution over the years. Brohl's background is a tapestry of experiences that range from the day-to-day management of island affairs to the stewardship of its natural and cultural heritage. |
Natalie Springuel, Ela Keegan | Grand Rapids, MI | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, National Working Waterfront Network | |
| Parker Gassett | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Parker Gassett, was a University of Maine graduate student in marine policy living in Camden, ME at the time of this interview. Scope and Content Note |
Natalie Springuel, Eliza Oldach | Rockland, ME | University of California, Davis, Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum |