New Version Posted for HB 199 Habitat Bill …to be heard Tuesday with Public Testimony scheduled for Saturday April 7. The new Version I of HB 199, with an explanation of changes and sectional analysis have been posted by House Fisheries … Continued
Recap of “Defining Salmon Habitat in Alaska” Presentation: Earlier this month UFA SHIP hosted a meeting of the minds in Juneau to discuss current practices and emerging technologies for defining salmon habitat in Alaska. Q: Why does habitat need to be defined and … Continued
Enjoy salmon tacos from Juneau’s Taqueria while visiting scientists explain how salmon habitat in Alaska is identified and what that means for public policy. On Thursday March 1st from 12:00pm – 1:00pm at the Alaska Education Association’s Conference Room (201 Main St, … Continued
Transboundary news to share! Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott recently returned from Ottawa, the federal capital of Canada. The two held meetings with Canadian government officials to communicate Alaskans long-standing concerns about mining and other industrial pollution in transboundary … Continued
Bristol Bay News On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency made a major announcement: they will keep the 404(c) protections that can offer permanent protections to Bristol Bay on the table. In a statement, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt explained that after … Continued
It’s that time of the year again. Fishermen are dusting off their 2018 to-do’s, purchasing equipment, mending gear and getting ready for the upcoming salmon seasons. This winter, United Fishermen of Alaska’s Salmon Habitat Information Program (SHIP) has been monitoring … Continued
Transboundary news to share! It’s been a long time coming and we are happy to report that the Alaska delegation including Governor Bill Walker, Lt. Governor Byron Mallott, Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan and Congressman Don Young issued a joint letter to the U.S. … Continued
You’re invited to learn about Ocean Acidification at Pacific Marine Expo! On Friday November 17th from 11:45am – 12:30pm at the Concourse Stage, UFA and Washington Sea Grant are hosting a panel at Pacific Marine Expo called “Fishing Industry and Ocean Acidification: … Continued
Just because nets are put away, doesn’t mean the work stops! Here’s what’s inside: Thank you! Hundreds of fishermen commented through SHIP’s Action platform Ocean Acidification infographic Ocean Acidification presentation (Juneau) Ocean Acidification panel (Pacific Marine Expo)
Act now, Pebble Mine comments due! The Trump Administration’s EPA is now seeking public input on its decision to reverse its 2014 Proposed Determination to add specific protections to water quality in the Bristol Bay watershed. The 2014 Determination would have ensured … Continued