State of Alaska Opens Public Comment Period for 2023 Upper Cook Inlet East Side Set Gillnet Salmon Fishery Disaster Initial Draft Spend Plan

On May 24, 2024, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce made a disaster determination for the 2023 Upper Cook Inlet East Side Set Net salmon fishery under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act in response to a January 5, 2024, request from Governor Dunleavy. On June 10, 2026, NOAA Fisheries allocated $5.8 million to address losses to the affected management areas. The State of Alaska, in consultation with stakeholders and NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service, has drafted an initial spend plan and is now requesting public comments from affected stakeholders. Comments should be received by August 14, 2026 , to be considered for the second draft of the spend plan. A second draft of the spend plan will be available for public comment before the plan is finalized. For questions, comments, or to be added to the fishery disasters' contact list, please e-mail: dfg.com.fisheriesdisasters@alaska.gov Access to the initial spend plan, directions for public comment, and other resources can be found at: Federal Fishery Disasters, Alaska Department of Fish and Game Attachments, History, Details Attachments 2023 UCI salmon_Initial Spend Plan.pdf Revision History Created 7/29/2026 11:52:49 AM by kmwinkel

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