“Fishery resource disasters have devastating effects on local communities and our economy,” said Neil Jacobs, Ph.D, NOAA administrator. “This disaster funding provides much needed assistance to our fishing industry, and we will work with the affected communities to help them recover....
The Yukon River drainagewide summer chum salmon outlook is for a run size of 345,600 fish (range of 160,000 to 580,000 fish), which is below the drainagewide escapement goal of 500,000 to 1,200,000 fish. As of June 16, an estimated 16,632...
“People kept asking me, ‘Why aren’t you talking about the Pebble Mine or the Klamath (River) dam removal (in California)?’ And those are all more than worthy stories for a documentary. The problem is it becomes very political and controversial. But...
The bag and possession limit for king salmon 20 inches or longer in both fisheries is one per day. As with all fisheries in Alaska, the fish belongs to the angler that sets the hook. Adults may assist youth anglers with...
“Given the current level of escapement at the Russian River weir and the Kenai River sonar counts, opening the Sanctuary Area early will allow anglers more time and area to target these fish,” stated Cook Inlet Management Coordinator Patrick Fowler....
At its core, the week celebrates collaboration. Alaska’s geography alone makes invasive species management a unique challenge: vast distances, remote communities, and diverse ecosystems that can be transformed quickly by a single new pest or plant. No single organization can tackle...
Looking ahead, Frost sees promise in transition. SSRAA has experienced significant staff turnover in recent years, as longtime employees retire and move into the next chapter of life. While experience leaves with them, a new generation of employees is stepping in...
