Low predicted king salmon runs in the Taku and Stikine river systems mean Southeast’s troll and gillnet fleets can expect restrictions for sockeye and king salmon harvests in areas around Juneau and Wrangell.
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Inter-Island Ferry attracts more passengers
Southeast Alaska’s independent ferry system is working its way out of a ridership slump. Numbers are up on the Hollis-to-Ketchikan route.
Ocean acidification in Southeast, tribal network seeks regional impact
Ocean acidification has been big news lately. Experts have spoken about the possible consequences for shellfish and the critters that eat them but, its actual impact in Southeast Alaska is not known. Southeast Alaska Tribal Ocean Research, a network of 15 Southeast tribes, hopes to answer that question.
Lt. Gov. Mallott talks mines, Tongass timber, budget
Mallott said this administration’s goal – and maybe its legacy — is to help Alaskans get through the state’s current financial challenge.
Alaska drafts transboundary agreement with B.C.
Alaska officials have drafted an agreement with British Columbia aimed at protecting transboundary waters. They say it will address concerns about pollution from mines on rivers that flow into Alaska.
One year after environmental disaster, Wrangell residents protest BC mines
“If Wrangell could wrap their heads around not having fish for a whole year, possibly longer, maybe it would really open their eyes,” says Wrangell Tribal Administrator Aaron Angerman says.
Southeast Alaska king salmon head north in search of cooler waters
This news was delivered to the Alaska Board of Fisheries as their spring meeting opened in Sitka Monday afternoon.
B.C. mine gets OK to test mill, tailings pond
A new copper and gold mine in Southeast Alaska’s Stikine River watershed is a significant step closer to opening.
Alaska Board of Game tackles Southeast proposals
The state Board of Game is holding its regional meeting in Juneau this week.
Protesters block access to BC mine as it nears completion
A nearly-completed British Columbia mine in the Stikine River watershed is expected to begin full production at the end of this month. Meanwhile, protesters blocking access to the controversial Red Chris mine may be forced out Tuesday.