Why Ocean Acidification Matters @Expo2017

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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

We’ve been busy promoting healthy salmon habitat

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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

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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

PASSED! Alaska Wild Salmon Month

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Big news for salmon fishermen! Yesterday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed Resolution 261 recognizing the month of September 2017 as “Alaska Wild Salmon Month” sponsored by Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski. By recognizing Alaska’s salmon economy is supported by wild salmon returning to … Continued