Free PFDs for Oregon Fishermen + How You Can Do This For Your Community with Prof. Laurel Kincl of Oregon State University

This month's theme is “Bringing the Feminine into Fishing,” which is also a theme of Advocacy. I feel the themes complement each other so much because, since the beginning of our economic civilization, POCFs have been instrumental in keeping the industry going and protecting our fisheries, fishermen, and fishing families. And, the people at Oregon State University understand this on a deep level, and here’s how.    Our interview today is with Laurel Kincl, a professor at the College of Health at Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR.  In this episode, you’ll hear Laurel’s passion for what she does and how other industry supporters come together to support our commercial fishermen. Laurel’s partnered with many, including Englund Marine, various Oregon fishermen's wives’ groups, PFD manufacturers, AMSEA in Sitka, AK, and other collaborations to build a program to distribute free lifejackets to Oregon fishermen!  You also may be inspired by their efforts to bring a program like this into your fishing community.  I love learning about projects and programs out there whose goal is to help our fishing communities. There are more than we know, and learning about what they do shows that we are not alone.  Let’s Dive In! Show Resources: flippresources.org Englund Marine - Oregon Fishermen, mention the “FLIPP for Lifejackets” program to receive a free lifejacket.  EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR POCFS! > Consider this your home port: pocfpride.com > Hang with Megan on IG at @megan.waldrep >   [Join our Group Chat!] If you're seeking to connect with people who understand what you're going through OR are curious about what's going on in other fisheries and how they are handling it, we've got you! Our group chat allows you to connect immediately and anytime you need us. Sound fun?  Click here to learn more about the private chat!   Check out all of our offers here!