Speak Up to Protect Alaska’s Salmon Hatcheries by testifying before the board of fisheries
testimony scheduled to take place December 10th, 11th & 12th (depending on meeting pace)
TESTIMONY SIGN UP DEADLINE IS 10:00 AM AKST ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11
prince william sound finfish meeting | december 10 - 16, 2024 | cordova, alaska
Are you in Cordova on December 10-16, 2024? The deadline to register to give public testimony is 10 a.m. AKST on Dec. 11 and Salmon Hatcheries for Alaska has a resources booth on Level 2 at The Cordova Center. Please stop by to pick up additional resources, ask questions, etc.!
Proposal 78, set for review at the upcoming Alaska Board of Fisheries meeting in Cordova this December, seeks a 25% reduction in pink and chum salmon hatchery production across Prince William Sound. This proposal would have a direct impact on our local economy, family fisheries, and the sustainability of both hatchery and wild salmon stocks. Hatcheries play a critical role in supplementing salmon returns, supporting local jobs, and stabilizing the availability of salmon for all Alaskan user groups, including subsistence, personal use, sport, and commercial fisheries. Your voice is essential in protecting our community’s access to sustainable salmon harvests. Together, we can ensure a strong future for Cordova, Prince William Sound, and all salmon-dependent communities across Alaska.