Petersburg Mayor Mark Jensen will attend an international conference on the arctic in Norway. The conference will address questions regarding climate change and its impacts on oceans and fisheries.
Fisheries
Rural lawmakers wield power without recent precedent
It will be the first time both budget-writing committees will have chairs from Bush Alaska since 1990.
New head of Subsistence Board says local voices are essential
Hydaburg Mayor Anthony Christianson has been appointed the new chair of the Federal Subsistence Board.
Group releases study on fishing, tourism dollars from Southeast Alaska rivers
Three major rivers that flow out of Canada into Southeast Alaska could provide a combined $1 billion in value for tourism and fisheries on this side of the border over the next three decades.
UFA homes in on salmon habitat issues
The United Fisherman Association conducted a survey to find out what issues fishermen cared about. The answers will help the group learn how to develop its new Salmon Habitat Information Program.
Salmon fishing in St. Paul: Building a new subsistence resource
For many Alaskans, subsistence is all about salmon. In St. Paul, that isn’t the case. Fur seals and seabirds are the primary subsistence foods in the Pribilof Island community, but the tribal council thinks enhancing a small salmon run on the island could provide food and a lot more.