Alaska Fishery Council Meeting: Talking Climate and Fish Rules
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Ecosystem Committee is meeting on May 8, 2026, to talk about climate resilience and fish harvest rules that affect fishermen and communities in Alaska. They’ll review important plans and policies that could change how fish are managed, helping protect the environment and local economies. You can join the meeting in person or online, and public comments are welcome before the meeting.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Potential Fishery Rule Changes Affecting Alaska
If you fish or work in Alaska fishing communities, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Ecosystem Committee will review draft Harvest Specifications Process and Groundfish Management Policy documents on May 8, 2026. Those reviews could lead to changes in how fish are managed that are meant to help protect the environment and local economies in Alaska.
Hybrid Meeting and Public Comment Opportunity
You can join the Ecosystem Committee meeting on May 8, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alaska Time in person at 1007 West Third Ave., Suite 400, Anchorage, AK, or online, and you can submit public comment letters electronically at the meeting webpage before the meeting. The meeting connection information and materials will be posted at the Council's meeting page.
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