ADFG Commissioner Among Dunleavy’s Fish Task Force Members

Here’s some more from the Anchorage Daily News on the governor’s decision on his task force:

According to the governor’s office, the group will be focused on four key topics: The impact of bycatch on fisheries, recommending policies specific to “high-value Alaska fishery resources,” making sure state agencies are taking advantage of funds for understanding bycatch, and highlighting the best scientific data for the public and policymakers.

“Bycatch has remained a contentious issue of concern of all Alaskans,” Dunleavy said. “The 11 Alaskans who stepped forward to serve on the Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force represent key stakeholder groups and are recognized for not only their knowledge of fisheries, but their commitment to sustaining the resource for generations of Alaskans to come.”

Dunleavy appointed 11 members, all of whom have voting power. Under the administrative order, the commissioners of the Department of Fish and Game and the Department of Commerce, currently held by Doug Vincent-Lang and Julie Anderson, are also on the body. The remaining two members, who will not have voting power, will be selected by state legislators.