Sarah Hudak and Ron Larsen join only American-led offshore wind project in New York Bight
New York, NY (October 18, 2022) – Today, Leading Light Wind announced that Sarah Hudak has joined its expanding stakeholder engagement team as Fisheries Liaison Officer (FLO). Hudak will be supported in this role by Ron Larsen, Managing Partner of Sea Risk Solutions, a respected maritime and fisheries communication consultant.
With over 25 years of combined experience in the fishing and maritime industries, Hudak and Larsen will facilitate communications and close coordination between Leading Light Wind and the commercial and recreational fishing communities, associated scientific, research, and monitoring organizations, and regulatory agencies in the New York Bight.
“We are excited to bring Sarah and Ron’s impressive knowledge to Leading Light Wind as we partner with our neighbors on the vital fishing interests in the New York Bight,” said Shannon Stewart, Senior Director, Environmental Compliance and Strategy at Invenergy and member of the Leading Light Wind project team. “Engaging with our fishing communities early, with sustained collaboration, will help us develop the project responsibly and with the fisheries’ needs top of mind at every step.”
In partnership with the Leading Light Wind team, Hudak and Larsen developed Leading Light Wind’s Fisheries Communication Plan (FCP), which outlines the robust engagement strategy that will facilitate open dialogue with fishing stakeholders and timely communications about the project.
“I look forward to working closely with our fishing communities to promote an authentic and effective dialogue between mariners and Leading Light Wind during the project’s development and beyond,” said Sarah Hudak, Leading Light Wind FLO. “Building strong lines of communication is critical to maintaining a vibrant fishing industry and meeting the region’s important offshore wind energy goals.”
To learn more, visit https://leadinglightwind.com/mariners.
About Leading Light Wind
Leading Light Wind is an American-led offshore wind project that will bring locally sourced, renewable energy to the East Coast. Developed by Invenergy and New York-based energyRe, we believe in empowering the communities where we live and work. Leading Light Wind will build on our track record of impactful community engagement and innovation in sustainable American infrastructure to advance public health, create good-paying jobs, and support our local supply chain. Learn more at leadinglightwind.com.
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