Across the state, Alaskans will celebrate Wednesday the first official Wild Salmon Day.
Dillingham representative Bryce Edgemon introduced a resolution this year to officially set aside a day to recognize one of the state’s tastier resources.
A number of organizations are pitching in to sponsor activities across the region, BBEDC CEO Norm Van Vactor said.
“Here in Dillingham I would refer to it as the BB’s. Everybody from Bristol Bay Native Association to the Bristol Bay Housing Authority, Health Corporation, BBEDC are getting involved,” he said. “This year in particular, BBEDC is kind of taking the lead on facilitating the activities, although I’m quite hopeful that in the future it will be a rotating responsibility.”
A number of events and activities throughout the afternoon will honor the fish, the highlight of which is the salmon delicacy competition.