Category: Press Release

The statewide commercial fishing umbrella association United Fishermen of Alaska has released its updated set of seafood industry data sheets for major Alaska communities and boroughs. UFA is seeking to provide groups, members and the public with economic information about the seafood industry to illustrate the industry’s significance in their communities and throughout the state. New with this year's edition are summary fact sheets for the Nome and Wade Hampton Census Areas, a sheet for Oregon

The United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA), the largest statewide commercial fishing industry trade association representing 36 member organizations, announces the re-election of Mr. Jerry McCune of Cordova District Fishermen United as President. President McCune will be joined by new Executive Committee members Mr. Chip Treinen of Southeast Herring Conservation Alliance as Vice President, Mr. Chad See of Freezer Longline Coalition as Secretary & Treasurer, Mr. Ian Pitzman of United Cook Inlet Drift A

The United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA), the largest statewide commercial fishing industry trade association representing 36 member organizations, announces their endorsement of Senator Mark Begich for re-election to the United States Senate. Senator Begich’s record of service to the commercial fishing industry and fishing dependent coastal communities in Alaska provides more than enough justification to send him back for a second term.