Thank you Senator Murkowski
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
Biden Administration Climate Change Letter from Alaskan Fishermen
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
Meeting Season
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
Recent Survey of Independent Alaskan Fishermen Reveals Priorities
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
UFA Covid-19 Special Update March 24, 2020
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
Alaska’s Senator Murkowski needs to hear from fishermen on Pebble EIS
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
AK Roadless – comments to USFS due Oct 15…
UFA Salmon Habitat Information Program (SHIP) AK Roadless Rule – Public comments to USFS due to USFS October 15…& additional public comment opportunity to AK Roadless Advisory Committee at public meetings scheduled for Ketchikan and Sitka. To comment directly to … Continued
AK Roadless Rule – Gov’s committee & USFS meetings
UFA Salmon Habitat Information Program (SHIP)Here are two recent announcements regarding the USFS Alaska Roadless Rule. See below for opportunity to serve on the Governor’s advisory committee, attend USFS briefing meetings coming soon throughout Southeast and Anchorage, and provide comments … Continued
Comment now on Pebble EIS scoping
Pebble Update: LAST WEEK to comment on Pebble Mine EIS Scoping…deadline is Friday June 29How will the Pebble mine affect you – if all goes as planned or if it does not? The Army Corps needs to know.Please take a … Continued