2022 Kuskokwim Management Area Chinook, Chum and Coho 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 2022 Alaska Kuskokwim River Salmon Fishery under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act in response to a September 14, 2023, request from Governor Dunleavy. On June 21, 2024, NOAA Fisheries allocated $331,920 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 two comments. ADF&G posted a second draft spend plan for public comment later in July 2024 and received one comment letter. A subsequent meeting was held with Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission and Association of Village Council Presidents representatives to discuss comments submitted on the second draft spend plan.

On October 9, 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

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

Documents

2022 Kuskokwim Management Area salmon fisheries disaster: