Featured Press Release

Press Releases
SalmonState: Disappointment with Council’s decision to punt, again, and allow trawlers to continue to drag bottom in protected areas supposedly closed to bottom trawling for at least three more years
SalmonState: Disappointment with Council’s decision to punt, again, and allow trawlers to continue to drag bottom in protected areas supposedly closed to bottom trawling for at least three more years

“Once again, the Council has failed to take a common-sense step to close a trawl-sized loophole in the fishery it manages,” said Tim Bristol.

Read More →
SalmonState applauds Alaska Legislature’s rejection of Pebble Employee for key fisheries post
Mary Catharine Martin Mary Catharine Martin

SalmonState applauds Alaska Legislature’s rejection of Pebble Employee for key fisheries post

JUNEAU—SalmonState applauds the Alaska Legislature’s overwhelming 41-18 vote to reject Abe Williams’ appointment to the Alaska Board of Fisheries. Williams, who was nominated by Governor Dunleavy, is a long-time employee of the Pebble Limited Partnership, which made him absolutely the wrong choice for a seat on the board that is traditionally held by someone from the Bristol Bay region.

Read More