NMFS extends the ban for commercial fishing for Krill from 3 miles to the 200 mile limit providing additional protection off the coasts of Washington, Oregon and California.  The rule goes into effect on August 12, 2009. Krill are a small shrimp-like crustacean and a key source of nutrition in the marine food web.  “Krill are the […]

July 22, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today announced the appointment of Janet Woods to the Alaska Board of Fisheries.    “I appreciate Janet’s willingness to serve on the Board of Fisheries,” Governor Palin said.  “She has a great passion for the resource.  I’m confident Janet will work hard to protect the resource […]

The Rainforest Wild Regional Seafood Development Association (RSDA) vote by the Southeast Alaska gillnet fleet failed with 212 votes submitted, 132 (62%) voting no and  80 votes voting yes (38%).  The Gillnet fleet had previously voted no several years ago.

Gov Palin on July 3rd announced her resignation as Governor of the State of Alaska on July 26th as we celebrate the country’s birthday on July 4th and the State of Alaska’s 50th year of statehood. Lt Gov Sean Parnell will be sworn into office as Governor on July 26th.  Her press release announcing her resignation […]

Board Support has posted all the Board of Fish proposals for the winter of 2009/2010. The proposals can be viewed at: http://www.boards.adfg.state.ak.us/fishinfo/meetinfo/fprop.php  – Statewide proposals have proposals and issues that will affect Southeast Alaska for the March 2010 meeting. The Board of Fish Calendar (which is still subject to change) is posted at: http://www.boards.adfg.state.ak.us/fishinfo/meetinfo/fcal.php