On January 29, 2024 the Secretary of Commerce announced the allocation of $42million appropriated by Congress for fishery disasters to support fisheries, industries,subsistence users, and fishing communities affected by the fishery disasters that occurredbetween 2017 and 2022. ADFG developed criteria for distribution…
Article: More Time Sought For WFC ResponseDaily Sitka Sentinel by Shannon Haugland – June 5, 2024The state of Alaska is asking the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to extend the comment period on a petition by the Wild Fish Conservancy…
Biden administration advances conservation group’s bid to list Gulf of Alaska king salmon as endangered or threatenedExperts say that the request, if granted, could force restrictions not just on salmon fishermen but also on activity that affects river habitat, like…