The review will focus on current and potential markets, differences among Alaska’s regional herring fisheries, and potential legal pathways to resolve changes to regulatory systems. Through information gained by the committee, both the board and commission may independently consider governance changes...
“This really is that symbolic event that puts winter in the background and to get excited about all the outdoor adventures ahead. As March is a quieter time in Homer, this tournament greatly boosts our economy,” Anderson says, ”It also allows...
Reconstruction of a one-mile section of Russian River Campground Road will involve completion of new retaining walls above and below the road, expansion of the existing road shoulder, and installation of a new road surface and safety railing. Upon completion, the...
"With species like salmon that connect their food web to freshwater species and saltwater species, this can get a little confusing! Untangle this web with us as we learn how all species are connected, and how the health of these ecosystems...
“Pebble Limited Partnership is proving yet again just how out of touch with reality they are,” said Delores Larson, Interim Director of United Tribes of Bristol Bay. “This lawsuit filed today in the Alaska District Court disregards the will of Bristol Bay Tribes and...
“King salmon stocks in Northern Cook Inlet, like other areas of the state, continue to experience a period of low productivity. The Deshka River forecast is predicting an exceptionally low run this year due to an expected poor showing of 4-...
“The Ninilchik River king salmon supplementation program is going strong and will likely provide one of the better opportunities to still target king salmon this season” stated Area Management Biologist Mike Booz. “We will be watching the wild escapement counts in...
The department has updated the SEG to 3,200-6,400 king salmon starting in 2024. The 2024 preseason forecast is for a run size of 2,758 king salmon which is below the lower end of the SEG. Deep Creek king salmon escapement was...