The open application period for the 2020 Norton Sound, Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, Chignik and Southeast Alaska salmon fisheries and 2021 Yukon River salmon fishery (Statewide salmon) disaster has begun as of June 28th, 2024. The application period will close…
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…
Case Name: Wild Fish Conservancy v. State of Alaska, et alCase Number: 23-35322 Docket Text:Notice of Oral Argument on Thursday, July 18, 2024 – 09:00 A.M. – Courtroom 1 – Scheduled Location: San Francisco CA. ATA Note: While arguments will…
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ATA LEGAL UPDATE 2/27/24from Attorney Doug Steding There have been multiple developments as the Wild Fish Conservancy continues its assault on fishing in Southeast Alaska: First, on January 11, 2024, WFC filed a petition with the National Marine Fisheries Service to…
ATA is working with the University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher Dr. Tyler Hennon to gather water column temperature, salinity and chlorophyll data in the inside waters of Southeast Alaska. We are soliciting fishermen interested in helping to take samples in…
12/06/2023 Raincoast Conservation Foundation, SkeenaWild Conservation Trust Mtn for Leave to File Amicus Brief ISO WFC (Dkt. No. 99) NEW 12/06/2023 The Conservation Angler, Native Fish Society, Umpqua Watersheds, Snake River Waterkeeper Mtn for Leave to File Amicus Brief ISO…