Alaskans: Please send in a letter of support for SB 161/ HB 203. Senators Mike Cronk (R-Interior Alaska) and Robert Yundt (R-Wasilla) introduced Senate Bill 161: Prohibit Bottom Trawling. Representatives Kevin McCabe (R- Big Lake) and Neal Foster (D- Nome) introduced a companion bill in the State House of Representatives.

A person may not use, employ, or operate any trawl or dredge fishing gear that makes substantial bottom contact with the seafloor while in use, as determined by the department, in the water of the state. Full text: SB 161 and HB 203

The Senate Resources Committee will hear SB 161 on Wednesday, May 7th at 3:30 pm. You can testify in person at the State Capitol in Juneau, at your local legislative information office, or call in to testify at 907-465-4648 Juneau; 907-563-9085 Anchorage; 844-586-9085 Toll Free (when connected, tell the operator you wish to testify on SB 161 in the Senate Resources Committee.)