Tom’s Update: March 2025
The PIER team has just returned from the Oregon coast where they are working to build a network of partnerships that explore fishery and market development research in the Pacific Northwest. ...
PIER looks towards the future
Looking towards the future: This coming year will mark PIER’s 29th year in operation! 2025 will be the year that we focus on PIER’s uniqueness and strengths. The Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research has grown to be a premier research institution that works to support and advance Responsible Fishing practices. PIER understands that fishing plays a vital role in our community and we want it to persist and grow responsibly. We believe this to be true for both recreational and commercial operations alike. This was Tom Pfleger’s original vision when he founded PIER in 1996 and it is more relevant now than ever before. You might ask,...