Whether your business was affected by the warm blob in the gulf in 2018/2019, drought in Southeast during that same time frame, or unusually high water temps in spawning grounds out West, odds are your bottom line or your crew … Continued
Congressman Jared Huffman1517 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 January 28, 2021 Dear Congressman Huffman, As the new Congress begins deliberations regarding its agenda for the 117th congressional session, the following participants in the Alaska Fishing Communities (AFC) coalition … Continued
Cautious optimism as Federal Government gets serious about the looming threat Juneau, AK – Alaskan fishermen expressed a combination of relief and optimism as the Biden Administration released its federal plan to address climate change. Having long been aware of … Continued
Amidst the chaos of recent news cycles, a really important action went largely unnoticed. Included in the Covid Stimulus and Government Funding bill was the Energy Act of 2020, which included some of the most significant steps toward addressing climate change … Continued
December 22, 2020 The Honorable Anita Dunn, Ted Kaufman, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Cedric Richmond, and Jeffrey Zients Co-Chairs, Transition Team of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Esteemed … Continued
With that said it may be a little easier this year since it is all VIRTUAL! Here is a list of opportunities for information and action via webinar and virtual meetings over the coming week: NOVEMBER 15 Salmon Nation‘s Festival … Continued
Top concerns center around loss of income, community health and safety and the Pebble Mine Contact: Tyson Fick tyson@salmonstate.org 907-321-9848 Juneau, AK— This April and May, just under 800 Alaska commercial fishermen participated in a survey conducted by SalmonState’s Salmon … Continued
State of Alaska Covid-19 Response Dear UFA Members and Friends, As we all try to comprehend the magnitude of Covid-19, please be assured that UFA is closely monitoring the evolving situation. We are actively engaged on the issue at the … Continued
UFA Salmon Habitat Information Program (SHIP) Alaska’s Senator Murkowski needs to hear from Alaska’s fishermen The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is getting ready to rubber stamp the Pebble Mine’s federal permit despite continued opposition from commercial fishermen, seafood processors, … Continued
