By Jon Ehrenfeld | Project Officer
An Update on Fishing Shed Construction in Minamisanriku--Tohoku
Phase IV of the Peace Winds America fishing sheds program is proceeding smoothly. This year our partners had to contend with new natural hazards in addition to the yearly freeze that poses difficulty for construction. Typhoons Phanfone and Vongfong swept across Japan dropping record amounts of rainfall and bringing powerful wind gusts. Yet our program remains on track and will deliver sheds to fourteen more fishing families--tsunami victims. In Takihama and Nagashizu districts, we have completed the shed foundations and are ready to begin construction.
Peace Winds America to date has completed over 100 fishing sheds. These semi-permanent sheds provide work and storage space for local fishermen. Our program has targeted tsunami survivors still living in temporary housing who wish to return to the fishing industry.
From Tohoku, we welcome good news! In October during the height of oyster season, the Minamisanriku fishermen in the Togura section caught particularly large, plump oysters. With many Miyagi Prefecture fishermen reporting undersized oyster catches, we are delighted that Minamisanriku will benefit from the higher prices its jumbo oysters bring. Our fishing sheds provide a base of operations to capitalize on this good news.
Gratitude at the Year End
As we bid farewell to 2014, PWA expresses its sincere gratitude to our supporters. We deeply appreciate those who have helped us keep our long-term commitment to Tohoku.
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