The group advocates for herring and subsistence harvesters, and calls into question the state’s management of the commercial herring fishery.
Fisheries
Gillnetters will get first shot at record-forecast of Togiak herring
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game projects a biomass of 236,700 tons — the highest forecast since 1993, when the state started to use its current forecasting method.
Gas shortage on St. Paul Island causing days-long detours for crab boats
The remote island of 375 residents has been expecting its fuel barge for more than two months, but it hasn’t arrived.
Interest in kelp farming is on the rise in Alaska, but the infrastructure is still catching up
The interest in kelp farming is there. Lease applications nearly doubled last year, and a recent training attracted hundreds of participants.
Lawmakers consider relaxing conflict of interest rules for game and fisheries boards
Alaska’s House Fisheries Committee is considering a bill that would allow Board of Fisheries and Board of Game members to join discussions even if they’ve declared they have a financial stake in the matter.
Skagway Traditional Council program teaches schoolchildren about salmon
Salmon in the Classroom lets kids follow the salmon life cycle, up close and personal.