Denby S. Lloyd, Commissioner
Jennifer Yuhas, Communications Director
P.O. Box115526
Juneau, Alaska 99811
Phone: (907) 465-6137 • Fax: (907) 465-2332
Press Release: No. 09-06, February 17, 2008
Contact: Nancy Long at (907) 465-6166
ADF&G Unveils New Publication Today at Board Of Fisheries:
“Sustaining Alaska’s Fisheries: Fifty Years of Statehood”
(JUNEAU) - The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is unveiling a new publication today as the Board of Fisheries (BOF) commences its meeting in Sitka. Commissioner Denby Lloyd will introduce “Sustaining Alaska’s Fisheries: Fifty Years of Statehood” today as he welcomes the board.
Recognizing that it was the need to ensure the sustainability of our fisheries, and to secure local control of their management, that supplied much of the drive for statehood, the department asked Bob King to write this engaging history of our commercial fishery management heritage.
Based on the vision of our constitutional convention half a century ago, Alaska’s fisheries management has become widely recognized as some of the best in the world. Many of the original principles of sustained yield, local area management, and public participation in the regulatory process that are the hallmark of the state’s management program have been adopted by federal managers for the marine fisheries off Alaska’s coast as well.
“I hope you enjoy this book, as a resource and a reminder of the visionary pioneers, scientists, and leaders who have been a part of developing Alaska’s amazing commercial fisheries. The stage is set for keeping our fisheries wild and productive, sustaining ways of life and livelihoods for generations to come” said Commissioner Lloyd.
The publication is part of the ongoing Statehood Celebration and was funded with a grant from the Alaska Fisheries Marketing Board.
Earlier this month the department released another publication: “Economic Impacts and Contributions of Sportfishing in Alaska”
For further information Contact: Nancy Long, 907-456-6166 or nancy.long@alaska.gov
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