Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association sent a letter to the Alaska State Legislature advocating on Senate Bill 128 and the protection of Western Alaska Salmon at the state level. This clarifies our testimony and restates our dedication to protection of salmon and ways of life in the Yukon River Drainage.
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Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association is still hiring for regional summer technicians in communities this summer! We are looking for people who are interested in working for YRDFA in the coastal Yukon region (Chevak/Scammon Bay/Hooper Bay) and the upper Yukon Villages (Beaver/Fort Yukon/Circle/Venetie/Chalkyitsik/Eagle/Arctic Village). If you live in these communities or have connections in these
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SB128 was presented to the Floor by Senator Donny Olson to… temporary closing the commercial salmon fishery in a portion of the Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutian Islands; and providing for an effective date..
Yukon River Pre-season Meeting April 19-20, 2023 Fairbanks, Alaska Wedgewood Resort Working Together Moving Forward April 19, 2023 8:30 am – 8:45 am: Welcome address 8:45 am – 10:15 am: 2023 Yukon River Season Outlook ADF&G and USFWS Yukon Area Managers Christy Gleason, Yukon Area Fall Season Manager Deena Jallen, Yukon Area Summer Season Manager
My name is Serena I am the executive director of the Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association. I grew up in St. Mary’s and I am a subsistence user. The Yukon River is home to more than 50 tribal communities spanning the state with 9 distinct native cultures. All of which depend on salmon. With the
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Are you, or someone you know, interested in serving your community concerning subsistence issues and topics on federal lands? The Federal Subsistence Board is currently accepting applications through February 21, 2023 to fill seats on the Western Interior Regional Advisory Council. Council meetings serve as a forum for regional public involvement in Federal subsistence management,
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Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association is pleased to host the first virtual Yukon River Symposium on February 16-17, 2023. This symposium will bring organizations and presenters from throughout the entire watershed in Alaska and Canada. Researchers, Yukon River community members, Regional and Local ecosystem managers, and anyone interested in the topics of science, fisheries, traditional
The State of Alaska Alaska Department of Fish and Game Office of the Commissioner January 31,2023 DRAFT Spend Plan for funds appropriated to address the 2020 Norton Sound, Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, Chignik, Southeast Alaska; and 2021 Yukon River salmon disaster determination. NOAA Fisheries has allocated $55,928,849 for these salmon fishery disasters. The spend plan
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Alaska Peninsula / Aleutian Island / Chignik Fishfish Meeting February 20-25, 2023 Anchorage, Alaska Dena’ina Convention Center COMMENTS DUE: February 3, 2023 Commenting Guidelines 1. Verify that the proposal(s) you are commenting on will be considered by the board at this meeting. 2. Include your name and/or organization at the top of your comments. 3.
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