2021 and 2022 Upper Cook Inlet East Side Set Net Salmon Fisheries
Disaster Relief Fund Final Draft Spend Plan

On April 8, 2024, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce made a disaster determination for the 2021 and 2022 Upper Cook Inlet East Side Set Net salmon fisheries under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act in response to an October 12, 2023 request from Governor Dunleavy. On June 21, 2024, NOAA Fisheries allocated $11,484,675 to address losses to the affected management areas.

In July 2024, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) posted an initial draft spend plan for public comment and received 61 written comments. ADF&G revised the plan based on public comments and posted a second draft plan for public comment in September 2024. Twelve additional comments were received on the second draft spend plan.

On October 9, 2024, the final draft 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
or by mail to:

ADF&G, Attn: Darion Jones
PO Box 115526
Juneau, AK 99811-5526

Documents

2021 and 2022 Upper Cook Inlet ESSN salmon fisheries disaster: