The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is getting ready to rubber stamp the Pebble Mine’s federal permit despite continued opposition from commercial fishermen, seafood processors, Bristol Bay Native Tribes, and businesses around the country. As of this Friday, April 5th, the Army Corps is 55 days into a 90-day public comment period for Pebble’s Draft...
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UFA ACTION ALERT: Oppose Karl Johnstone, BOF Appointee
Former BOF chair Karl Johnstone has been appointed by Governor Dunleavy to fill a Board of Fisheries seat and his confirmation hearing will likely be as soon as next week. Last week, UFA voted to oppose his confirmation. It is going to take full action from our fleet to help get the word out that...
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UFA Legislative Update: April 5, 2019
Dear UFA Members and Friends, In this issue: ACTION ALERT: UFA Opposes Karl Johnstone Appointment to BOF Public Comment Invited by Aquaculture Science Planning Task Force UFA is Hiring **Legislative Happenings from this Week** **Legislative Meetings of Interest for Next Week** How to Testify, Watch, or Listen to a Hearing Bills Related for Fisheries, and...