Assembly passes resolution in support of hatchery program

The borough assembly passed resolution #2018-12, which supports the Alaska salmon hatchery program and urges the Alaska Board of Fisheries to further its understanding of the importance of the program to all Alaskans.

“As we know, salmon is the life blood of this community,” said Vice Mayor Jeigh Stanton Gregor at an assembly meeting on Monday. “Making our stance clear in support of this salmon hatchery program seems like a straight no-brainer to me.”

A motion was made to amend the resolution to acknowledge the Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association, in addition to the Southern So...

 

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