2020 Prince William Sound Pink and Coho Salmon Fisheries
Disaster Relief Fund Final Spend Plan
On May 9, 2023, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce made a disaster determination for the Alaska Copper River/Prince William Sound Salmon Fisheries, 2020, under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act in response to a July 13, 2022, request from Governor Dunleavy. NOAA Fisheries allocated $15,730,357 to address losses to the affected management areas.
In December 2023, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) posted an initial draft spend plan for public comment and received 22 written comments. ADF&G revised the plan based on public comments and posted a second draft plan for public comment in January 2024. Sixteen additional comments were received.
On February 5, 2024, the final spend plan was forwarded to Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) for administration, and once the grant is approved, PSMFC can begin the fund distribution process.
Questions can be submitted by email to: dfg.com.fisheriesdisasters@alaska.gov
Documents
Alaska Copper River and Prince William Sound Salmon Fisheries, 2020 Disaster:
- Request Letter (PDF 1,255 kB)
- Determination Letter (PDF 131 kB)
- Initial Draft Spend Plan (PDF 306 kB)
- Second Draft Spend Plan (PDF 876 kB)
- Final Draft Spend Plan (PDF 667 kB)