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“Tell the Truth and Trust the People” -Joseph Pew, founder

“Tell the Truth and Trust the People” -Joseph Pew, founder. Who we are. Founded 1948 by Sun Oil family Anonymous donations Becomes public charity in 2002. Joseph Newton Pew Jr. 1946. Our goals. What is Pew?. Improve public policy Inform the public Stimulate civic life.

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“Tell the Truth and Trust the People” -Joseph Pew, founder

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  1. “Tell the Truth and Trust the People” -Joseph Pew, founder

  2. Who we are • Founded 1948 by Sun Oil family • Anonymous donations • Becomes public charity in 2002 Joseph Newton Pew Jr. 1946

  3. Our goals What is Pew? • Improve public policy • Inform the public • Stimulate civic life

  4. How we achieve our goals • Non- partisan reporting, research, advocacy, technical assistance • Public policy: • Environment • State policy • Economic policy • Health and human services • Pew Research Center

  5. Some focus areas Arts & Culture Research Energy Economics Drug Safety Oceans Families Land Conservation Government

  6. Pew’s Ocean Work

  7. U.S. Fisheries: Collapse of key fisheries spurs Pew’s interest in ocean conservation… South Atlantic red snapper biomass and landings

  8. U.S. Fisheries Photo credit: NOAA • 85 stocks declared overfished from 1996-2011 • 33 rebuilt since 2000 • 41 stocks remain overfished, 29 stocks currently undergoing overfishing • A new approach: moving from single species-based to ecosystem-based management

  9. The U.S. Caribbean Reef-based fisheries Coral reef habitats depend on ecosystem-based decisions • Photo: NOAA

  10. Healthy habitat:More fish, more fishing • Tourism and coastal communities depend on healthy habitat • Fishing • Diving • Surfing • Beach recreation • Fresh local seafood

  11. Thank you, gracias! Any questions?

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