Pebble Update: Scoping hearings start next week in Naknek, Kokhanok, Homer, Newhalen and New Stuyahok Starting April 1, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will take 30 days of public comment on the newly filed development plan for Pebble. The Corps is planning to host meetings in Alaska communities starting April 9 in King Salmon. Additional meetings...
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UFA Legislative Update: March 30, 2018
Dear UFA Members and Friends, Where many bills have been moving out of committee this week, UFA’s main focus has been on the BOF appointee. We appreciate the support of members who responded to our action alert for the legislative confirmation of Duncan Fields to the Board of Fisheries. The Governor removed Field’s name as...
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AK Habitat & Pebble
Recap of “Defining Salmon Habitat in Alaska” Presentation: Earlier this month UFA SHIP hosted a meeting of the minds in Juneau to discuss current practices and emerging technologies for defining salmon habitat in Alaska. Q: Why does habitat need to be defined and why does it matter to fishermen? A: Salmon habitats are the natural environments where they...