“This program provides an opportunity for landowners and land managers to work towards common goals of protecting both property and salmon habitat” stated Streambank Rehabilitation Streambank Rehabilitation Coordinator Jessica Johnson....
The program provides technical expertise about rehabilitation practices, state and federal permitting assistance, and funding for salmon habitat rehabilitation and protection projects along streambanks on the Kenai Peninsula. Funds are limited and not all projects can be funded; however, selected...
Three alternatives are proposed in the environmental assessment. The “no action” alternative allows for a continuation of current conditions. Alternative 2 establishes defensible space in designated areas using mechanical and prescribed fire treatments, adopts a range of wildfire response strategies dependent...
The 2024 king salmon run to the Copper River appears weaker than the preseason forecast of 47,000 king salmon. Catch rates of king salmon in the Native Village of Eyak research fish wheels through June 17 are the lowest on record...
This management plan specifies that the commissioner may, by emergency order, further restrict the Ninilchik River hatchery king salmon sport fishery to achieve the SEG and broodstock collection goals. Removing the use of bait will reduce the catch and catch-and-release mortality...
“These restrictions will improve the chances that we achieve an escapement within the current SEG and provide for collection of naturally-produced king salmon broodstock, while still providing opportunity for anglers targeting Kasilof River hatchery-produced king salmon returning to Crooked Creek. Additionally,...