Category: Press Release

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Press Release: UFA Endorses Cora Campbell for ADF&G Commissioner (December 6, 2010)

United Fishermen of Alaska, representing 38 Alaska commercial fishing organizations, announced its support of Cora Campbell for Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. UFA highlighted Campbell’s wide ranging experience in the state and federal fisheries management processes. UFA members have worked with Campbell during her career as Fisheries Policy Analyst for Governors Parnell and Palin, and the members are keenly aware of the skills she has acquired in the Fish and Game policy

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Press Release: UFA Endorses Alaska Salmon Hatchery Program (November 4, 2010)

Resolutions Call on State / Industry Leaders to Continue Hatchery Partnership JUNEAU, AK – Two resolutions passed by United Fishermen of Alaska [UFA] call for the fishing industry and state leaders to continue working together to further Alaska’s salmon hatchery program and to support funding for deferred maintenance projects at the 11 state-owned salmon hatcheries.

At a meeting September 30, the UFA Board of Directors passed both resolutions in recognition of the sustainable economic

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Press Release: UFA Re-affirms Endorsement for Lisa Murkowski for U.S. Senate (October 4, 2010)

The United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA), representing 38 Alaska commercial fishing associations, reaffirmed its endorsement of Senator Lisa Murkowski for the United States Senate at its Board of Directors' meeting this week.

UFA endorsed Senator Murkowski prior to the primary election and reaffirmed its support for her write-in candidacy. UFA commends Senator Murkowski for her achievements on behalf of Alaska fishermen and fishing communities in her nearly eight years of service.