Commerce Secretary Announces Allocation of $300 Million in CARES Act FundingInterstate marine fisheries commissions, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands will disburse funds to address coronavirus-related losses.NOAA Fisheries – May 7, 2020The Secretary of Commerce announced the allocation of $300…
If you are a U.S. fisherman impacted by retaliatory tariffs, you may qualify for funding through the Seafood Trade Relief Program (STRP). https://www.farmers.gov/Seafood
The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce announced the confirmation of the Alaska US Senate candidate debate between Senator Dan Sullivan and Dr. Al Gross. The fisheries themed debate will occur on October 10th at 5:00pm. In an atypical manner, the debate will take…
ATA is looking for photo documentation of High Seas Driftnet marked salmon. We have received several reports this year indicating this is a problem this year but need documentation in order to address this issue with authorities. Thank you! Amy DaughertyExecutive Director Alaska…
AK CARES Funding Program: The application period for the AK CARES Grant Program opened on June 1, 2020, and the expanded eligibility criteria (as outlined below) will go into effect on August 6, 2020. AIDEA has developed an online application portal that all…
Success! Dennis Watson, former mayor of Craig, was appointed by the Governor to the Northern Panel of the Pacific Salmon Commission today. Dennis trolls the f/v Myra. ATA supported Dennis for this seat due to his long term leadership in Southeast Alaska and…
June 30, 2020: From ATA regarding WFC’s objections to the magistrate’s findings. June 30, 2020: NMFS response to WFC objection
Successful passage of legislation early this year returned AK commercial vessel licenses to CFEC. Commercial fishermen no longer need to visit or contact the State DMV for this purpose. https://www.cfec.state.ak.us/forms/Commercial_Vessel_License_Application.pdf
Juneau, AK – SalmonState, Alaska Trollers Association and Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association are joined by sport and charter fishermen to condemn the Wild Fish Conservancy’s recent misguided decision to attack Alaskan fishing families, rather than the underlying cause of the…