The Board of Directors of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations (PCFFA) formally endorsed Alaska’s Ballot Measure 1, which would increase protections for salmon habitat via Alaska state law.
“Alaska’s fisheries are the richest in the nation, annually supporting a $5 billion seafood economy,” said Glen Spain, NW Regional Director for PCFFA, the West Coast’s largest trade association of commercial fishing families, representing hundreds of mostly family owned and operated commercial salmon fishing operations on the US west coast.
“In the case of salmon, the health of fisheries is directly tied to the health of their freshwater spawning and rearing habitat. Alaska’s freshwater habitat is right now second to none, but many threats large and small are advancing.”
“Every development decision in salmon habitat will impact fishing families, livelihoods and communities. That’s why development in salmon habitat should proceed carefully and responsibly, with local input. And that’s the approach that Measure 1 takes: responsible development to protect its valuable fisheries as Alaska grows.”
PCFFA joins more than 175 fishing boat owners, dozens of fishing businesses and several industry associations in supporting Measure 1.
