In September, the Alaska Board of Fish collected public comment on commercial fishing practices that are contributing to the Salmon Crisis, including chum chucking, lack of law enforcement and the need to readdress the Shumigan Islands June Salmon Management Plan. These comments will be used at the October 12th and 13th Work Session to inform policies and regulations. The Hatchery Committee is also meeting on October 14th to consider public comment collected about Alaska’s Private-Non-Profit Hatchery System. TCC is asking interested people who are able to attend in person to show up and use your voice to change this system.
Although public comment for these meetings is currently closed, we encourage our Tribal members to listen to these meetings, attend when possible, and give comment during open windows. Let’s keep the Indigenous voice strong in the fight to save our salmon!
October Meetings*
*Check each group’s website for requirements and deadlines for public comment and live testimony.
Date(s)
Meeting Title
October 2
October 2-11
October 2-3
October 5-10
October 12-13
October 15-16
October 31
North Pacific Fishery Management Council/Bycatch
North Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting
Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association Board Meeting
North Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting
Alaska Board of Fish Work Session
Comment Deadline: Alaska Board of Fisheries
North Pacific Fisheries Management Council – Comment Deadline for Tiennial Review
Visit the Tribal Resources Stewardship page for more information about upcoming calls for testimony, meeting information, and more ways to get involved!