Alaska Salmon Research Task Force

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Alaska Salmon Research Task Force

In response to unprecedented declines in chum and Chinook salmon on the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers, the Alaska Salmon Task Force was created by an act of Congress. Under the Act, the National Marine Fisheries Service, acting on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce, is required to convene an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force to identify […]

Report Urges Action Steps to Address Food Security

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Report Urges Action Steps to Address Food Security

PALMER – The Alaska Food Strategy Task Force (AFSTF) has released its first of two reports as required by statute with recommendations pertaining to three of its seven assigned focus areas centered around improving food security and independence in Alaska. AFSTF Chair, Senator Shelley Hughes, applauded the members’ efforts to pinpoint actionable and achievable steps […]