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Dillingham water main extension to airport area clears environmental review
Alaska environmental regulators approved a $1.4 million water main extension in Dillingham to provide safe drinking water to homes and businesses affected by PFAS contamination from historical airport firefighting operations.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readDillingham3 viewsAI
State seeks public input on gravel extraction site near Chignik Lagoon
The state is seeking public comment through June 5 on designating a 12-acre gravel extraction site in Chignik Lagoon's submerged lands near the airport.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readChignik Lagoon, Alaska3 viewsAI
Bristol Bay tribes fight to defend EPA veto of Pebble Mine in court
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readBristol Bay9 viewsAI
Alaska Fishermen Report Salmon Declines Amid Bycatch, Management Concerns
by Alaska News3w ago3 min readAlaska5 viewsAI
Board Cuts Area M June Salmon Fishing Time 30% to Protect Yukon-Bound Chum
The Alaska Board of Fisheries voted 4-3 to reduce June commercial fishing time in Area M by approximately 30 percent and eliminate chum salmon harvest caps, shifting management authority to the department to protect Yukon and Kuskokwim River-bound salmon.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readAlaska Peninsula / Aleutian Island / Chignik2 viewsAI
State seeks comments on Dillingham Airport land permit extension
The state is accepting public comments through May 20 on extending a five-year land permit for Alaska Pride Air at Dillingham Airport.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readDillingham Airport3 viewsAI
Nushagak Fish and Game Committee to discuss caribou hunt proposal April 29
The Nushagak Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet April 29 to discuss a caribou hunting proposal and other business.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readNushagak Census Area, Alaska2 viewsAI
Alaska Native Groups Push for Fishing Permit Reform After $7.5B Exodus
Alaska Federation of Natives presented research showing $7.5 billion in salmon earnings have left the state through non-resident permit holders since 1975, devastating rural fishing communities.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAlaska3 viewsAI
State renews South Naknek airport lease for 55 years
The state has approved a 55-year renewal of the South Naknek airport lease with a May 28 deadline for public comments.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readSouth Naknek, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks comments on GPS station lease at King Salmon Airport
The state is accepting public comments through May 27 on a proposed lease for a GPS earthquake monitoring station at King Salmon Airport.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readKing Salmon1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on copper-gold drilling near Illiamna
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on a proposal for copper-gold exploration drilling near Illiamna in the Bristol Bay Mining District.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readSouthwest Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on salmon monitoring camps in Bristol Bay
The state is accepting public comments through May 8 on a permit application for seasonal salmon monitoring camps and fish weirs on Klutuspak Creek and the Stuyahok River in the Bristol Bay region.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readKlutuspak Creek and Stuyahok River, Southwest Alaska1 viewAI
Senate panel advances fishing cooperative bill with electronic monitoring
The Senate Resources Committee unanimously advanced House Bill 117, which legalizes set gillnet fishing cooperatives and adds electronic monitoring authority for trawl vessels, after adopting two amendments including a five-permit cap.
by Alaska News3w ago3 min readAlaska1 viewAI
State imposes spring weight limits on Central Alaska roads starting April 27
The state transportation department is imposing seasonal weight restrictions on Central Alaska roads starting April 27 to protect pavement during spring thaw, with most roads limited to 50-75 percent of legal axle weight.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readCentral Alaska1 viewAI
Dillingham Airport lease extension open for public comment until May 8
The state is seeking public input on extending Bristol Bay Air Service's lease at Dillingham Airport for five more years.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readDillingham Airport1 viewAI