AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAlaska Fisheries Relief: NOAA is sending Alaska $99.4 million in federal fishery disaster aid for the 2023-24 Bering Sea snow crab collapse, the 2022 Chignik salmon disaster, and the 2023 Upper Cook Inlet east side setnet sockeye fishery—money that can support recovery, habitat work, buybacks, and retraining. Charter Halibut Rules: In Southeast and Southcentral Alaska, charter anglers must buy a $20-per-day halibut stamp to keep their catch, with proceeds going to a nonprofit that helps expand commercial IFQ access. Wildlife Response: A whale washed ashore near a boat launch in Anchor Point, triggering coordination among the Alaska SeaLife Center, NOAA, and partners. Rural Animal Health: Alaska Native organizations are launching a free two-year rural veterinary public health program for 80 villages, including rabies vaccinations and spay/neuter. Local Governance & Schools: Southeast Alaska’s capital budget adds K-12, ports, and infrastructure funding, while Alaska districts have closed 12 schools amid severe budget cuts. Pebble Mine Court Fight: A federal judge is weighing arguments in a case challenging an EPA veto tied to the long-stalled Pebble Mine.
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