By examining small lines on the backs of salmon scales, researchers can determine the age of salmon returning to Bristol Bay. That information is crucial to fisheries management and forecasts.
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Summer camp promotes Alutiiq culture on Afognak Island
The land on which the camp sits was owned by Afognak Native Corporation and, after an archeaological dig was completed, the camp was turned over to the tribe and later the land was donated as well. Native Village of Afognak turned it into the kids cultural camp.
When fishing’s a bust, good attitudes can take you far
The Nushagak District has been harvesting about 1 million fish every day for a week now, so what happens when you inexplicably miss out on that bounty?
Walker asks to suspend Pebble environmental impact statement process
In a letter to the Army Corps on Friday, Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallot contend that Pebble Limited Partnership has yet to present a “feasible and realistic” project.
Walker requests Pebble EIS suspension
Gov. Bill Walker’s office on Friday asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to suspend the Environmental Impact Statement process for the proposed Pebble Mine.
Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy works to bring more jobs to the region
The academy teaches youth in the Bristol Bay region the skills needed to get a job in the sports fishing industry.