Natalie Springuel
Interviewee Sort ascending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Mike Flanagan | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Mike Flanagan is a retired Merchant Marine captain with forty years of experience from Thomaston, ME. He works to support young Mainers in pursuing a similar career path and building the skills necessary to work out at sea. Flanagan has been involved with the Maine Ocean School and other organizations to promote maritime education and training for high school graduates. Scope and Content Note |
Natalie Springuel, Giulia Cardoso | Rockland, ME | Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum | |
Matthew Preisser | Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
Working for a non-regulatory group, the Michigan Office of the Great Lakes in Lansing, MI, Matthew Preisser does statewide and regional planning work to protect and restore the Great Lakes and the communities that depend on them. He serves in a professional capacity within the Michigan Office of the Great Lakes, where his responsibilities are centered on coastal zone management and the execution of federal programs pertinent to the region. His role is critical in fostering connections and providing support to the island communities scattered throughout the Great Lakes. |
Natalie Springuel, Ela Keegan | Grand Rapids, MI | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, National Working Waterfront Network | |
Matt Campo | Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
Matt Campo is a senior research specialist at Rutgers University, where he has dedicated his career to the study and advocacy of sustainable urban planning, with a particular focus on waterfront communities. His expertise encompasses a broad range of issues related to coastal areas, including industrial development, commercial fishing, recreational use, and the challenges posed by climate change and sea level rise. Campo's work is characterized by a deep understanding of the complex dynamics that shape waterfronts and the diverse needs of the populations that depend on them. |
Natalie Springuel, Corina Gribble | Grand Rapids, MI | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, National Working Waterfront Network | |
Marc Hoffman | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Marc Hoffman is a business owner, author, and advocate for fisheries management. As the owner of M. K. Hoffman Services, he specializes in selling automotive mechanical lubricants and additives aimed at improving fuel efficiency. With his book Shell Game, Hoffman alleges that the high 2008 oil prices were caused by actions of investment banks rather than the mortgage collapse. Additionally, he actively participates in fisheries management as a member of the Atlantic States Fisheries Commission Advisory Panel. |
Natalie Springuel, Corina Gribble | Rockland, ME | Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum | |
Kyle Pepperman | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Kyle Pepperman, a marine biologist at the Downeast Institute (DEI) in Jonesboro, ME. He specializes in shellfish cultivation, with a focus on growing blue mussels and clams. With expertise in hatchery techniques, he explores innovative approaches to improve clam management practices and promote sustainable aquaculture in Eastern Maine. 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 | |
Hattie Train | Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
Hattie Train is a young woman hailing from Long Island, Maine, with a rich family history deeply rooted in the fishing industry. Born and raised in a family of fishermen, she has been actively involved in the fishing industry from a very young age. Her family's fishing activities are not confined to a single area but span from the cove near their house, between Mariners and Cleaves Landing, to offshore federal permitted areas and behind the island. Her father, in particular, is known to fish further offshore. |
Natalie Springuel, Corina Gribble | Grand Rapids, MI | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, National Working Waterfront Network | |
Glenn Robbins | Voices of the Maine Fishermen's Forum 2018 |
Glenn Robbins is a herring and lobster fisherman out of Rockland, ME. He has extensive experience on the sea as he started fishing when he was 12 years old. He compares purse seining and trawling and talks about their effects on marine ecosystems. Robbins also speaks about the changes, as well as the rises and falls, in the fisheries over the past 60 years. Robbins emphasizes how important it is to fish sustainably and protect fishing grounds. |
Natalie Springuel | Rockland, ME | Maine Fishermen’s Forum, Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute | |
Duke Marshall and Mark Nelson | Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
Duke Marshall and Mark Nelson are prominent figures from Smith Island, Maryland, known for their active involvement in the community's affairs. They have been instrumental in addressing the challenges faced by the island, including an aging population, a declining workforce, and changing demographics. Their commitment to the island's welfare is deeply rooted in its unique isolation and history, which they consider integral to the identity of its residents. |
Natalie Springuel, Ela Keegan | Grand Rapids, MI | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, National Working Waterfront Network | |
Donald McCann | Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
Donald McCann is a marine surveyor by trade, hailing from Virginia, where he has resided for nearly three decades. He is associated with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, although not on a full-time basis. McCann has been instrumental in assisting Tom Murray in creating an inventory and transforming it into a functional tool. His efforts have contributed to the enactment of a working plan by Virginia, which he believes is the first comprehensive master plan for the working waterfront in the United States. |
Natalie Springuel, Corina Gribble | Grand Rapids, MI | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, National Working Waterfront Network | |
Dave Cousens and Edwin McKie | Voices of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2019 |
Dave Cousens is a veteran lobster fisherman from Waterman's Beach, South Thomaston, Maine. He played a crucial role in fostering cooperation between American and Canadian lobster fishermen. Dave's dedication to sustainable fishing practices and his efforts to educate younger generations about the industry have made him a respected leader in the lobster community. |
Natalie Springuel, Corina Gribble | Rockland, ME | Maine Sea Grant, The First Coast, College of the Atlantic, The Island Institute, Maine Fishermen’s Forum |