Note: PSPA will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day, update will resume Wednesday.
Alaska Federal agency launches yearlong review over whether to list Alaska king salmon as endangered species Anchorage Daily News by Sean Maguire - May 23, 2024 A federal fisheries agency on Thursday launched a 12-month review to determine if Alaska king salmon should be listed as an endangered or threatened species. https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2024/05/23/federal-agency-launches-yearlong-review-over-whether-to-list-alaska-king-salmon-as-endangered-species/ National NOAA Recommends $240 Million in Fish Passage Funding under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act Forty-six projects will reopen migratory pathways, restore access to healthy habitat for fish, and build tribal capacity to develop and implement fish passage projects. NOAA Fisheries - May 22, 2024 NOAA is recommending nearly $240 million in funding for 46 fish passage projects this year, as well as an additional $38 million in funding in future years. The projects are funded under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. With this historic level of funding, our partners will reopen migratory pathways and restore access to healthy habitat for fish across the country. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/noaa-recommends-240-million-fish-passage-funding-under-bipartisan-infrastructure-law Press Release Press Release: SULLIVAN, ALASKA FISHERMEN MEET WITH COMMERCE SECRETARY & SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS ON SEAFOOD MARKET CRISIS Sullivan.senate.gov - May 23, 2024 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today is convening a roundtable meeting with Alaska community and fisheries leaders, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, and other senior federal officials to discuss how the global seafood market crisis is impacting Alaska businesses, coastal communities, and fishermen. The discussion will focus on federal policy initiatives that can improve the competitive position of U.S.-produced seafood in global markets and ensure the long-term viability of the U.S. seafood industry. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) also joined the meeting. https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-alaska-fishermen-meet-with-commerce-secretary-and-senior-administration-officials-on-seafood-market-crisisy Federal Register Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 05/24/2024 The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold its 152nd Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC), Fishing Industry Advisory Committee (FIAC), Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee (FDCRC), Executive and Budget Standing Committee (SC), and its 199th Council meetings to take actions on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/24/2024-11403/western-pacific-fishery-management-council-public-meetings Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List Gulf of Alaska Chinook Salmon as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act A Proposed Rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 05/24/2024 We, NMFS, announce a 90-day finding on a petition to list Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Chinook salmon ( Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), or any evolutionarily significant unit (ESU) that may exist in the petitioned area, as a threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to designate critical habitat concurrent with the listing. We find that the petition, viewed in the context of information readily available in our files, presents substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that the petitioned action may be warranted. Therefore, we are commencing a review of the status of Gulf of Alaska Chinook salmon to determine whether listing under the ESA is warranted. To ensure that the status review is comprehensive, we are soliciting scientific and commercial information regarding this species from any interested party. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/24/2024-11381/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-90-day-finding-on-a-petition-to-list-gulf-of-alaska-chinook FYI A Juneau inventor wants to bring ocean energy to your outlets KTOO by Anna Canny - May 23, 2024 Inventor Lance McMullan has a beautiful house on Douglas Island. But he spends almost all of his time in the garage. On one side of the room there’s camping gear, a set of winter tires and a small couch. On the other, an enormous 3D printer and dozens of boxes and garbage bags filled with pieces of bright yellow plastic. https://www.ktoo.org/2024/05/23/a-juneau-inventor-wants-to-bring-ocean-energy-to-your-outlets/
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