A warming climate has scientists wanting to know, more than ever, what’s living in Alaska’s rivers and streams – specifically, what species live in the anadromous freshwater streams where migratory fish return from saltwater to spawn. Biologists and others are hoping that a new phone app will encourage Alaskans to help map these fish habitats.
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Four fishing guides at a Petersburg lodge are being charged by the State of Alaska with over 50 violations. The four men were working for Rocky Point Resort in 2019 and 2020.
All of the charges are misdemeanors involving illegal fishing for halibut. Halibut is strictly regulated with a limited quota for commercial and sports fishermen, and the harvests must be documented.
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Alaska lawmakers are deciding how much money the state of Alaska will give to school districts and how much of the Alaska Permanent Fund should go to individuals and the State for its operations. House District 2 Rep. Rebecca Himschoot advocates for 22 communities in Southeast from Yakutat down to Prince of Wales Island. She recently spoke with CoastAlaska’s Angela Denning about the session.
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The U.S. Forest Service is asking the public to get involved in creating a 10-year forest management plan for the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska. The federal agency will be holding in-person workshops, virtual webinars and community gatherings through June.
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The Southeast Alaska business competition, Path to Prosperity, is changing. It’s getting a new name and will shift the way it brings entrepreneurial training to participants.
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