The Port Salerno Commercial Fishing Dock Authority

• On July 13, 2004 the Commercial Fishing Dock Authority Inc. signed a lease agreement with Martin County establishing a traditional fishery in the town of Port Salerno.

• Annually the PSCFDA handles an estimated two million pounds of fresh, locally caught fish.  Revenues are collected on a per pound basis.

• Monies collected are used to fulfill the economic responsibilities of the PSCFDA such as: submerged land lease, liability insurance policy, electrical usage, waste disposal, lawn maintenance, administrative expenses, and dock maintenance.

• The PSCFDA continues to give support to other not for profits in the Port Salerno Community; The Boys and Girls Club, Martin County Sheriff Youth Ranch,  Port Salerno Community Promotions, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Martin County and additionally supports two classrooms at Port Salerno Elementary School.

• The PSCFDA provides sponsorship and involvement in the annual Reef Debris Cleanup with the Florida Oceanographic Dive Team.

• The PSCFDA supports the Ocean Conservancy in conjunction with Keep Martin Beautiful Coastal Cleanup, which covers our local beaches and inland waterways.  2008 is our third sponsorship.

• The PSCFDA is a member of the Martin County Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Marine Industries Association, and was a major sponsor to the Marine Industries Association’s first annual waterway cleanup.

• Within the PSCFDA membership we have representation on the National Marine Fisheries South Atlantic Council Advisory Committees for Spanish mackerel and Kingfish, The Large Whale Take Reduction Team, The Take Reduction Team for Bottle Nose Dolphin, The Manatee Pocket Bunch, The Organized Fisherman of Florida, The Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee, and Port Salerno Community Promotions, Inc.

• The PSCFDA hosts the annual Port Salerno Seafood Festival.  Over 10,000 people attended the first annual Port Salerno Seafood Festival and contributed to a very successful event.  In 2008, the second annual Port Salerno Seafood Festival was very successful and well over 18,000 people attended.  The third annual Port Salerno Seafood Festival was held on January 24, 2009 and attended by over 25,000 people!

• The Port Salerno Community understands that a traditional part of its history is tied to its commercial fisherman.  Working waterfronts are quickly becoming a thing of the past due to a high demand for waterfront properties.  Our working waterfront in Port Salerno not only sustains traditional commercial fisheries but also brings an educational insight to all that visit the working docks.