It’s that time of the year again. Fishermen are dusting off their 2018 to-do’s, purchasing equipment, mending gear and getting ready for the upcoming salmon seasons. This winter, United Fishermen of Alaska’s Salmon Habitat Information Program (SHIP) has been monitoring policy, updating fishermen and weighing in on issues affecting Alaska’s salmon habitat, and boy, do we have news for you!
Here’s what’s inside:
- UFA President weighs in on Ocean Acidification
- Federal government responds to Alaskans’ concerns on Transboundary Mines
- Fishermen across Alaska deliver thanks to Alaska officials
- UFA leaders weigh-in on proposed oil and gas leases
- Panel discusses updates to Alaska salmon habitat policy reform