NEWS: Ruling Endangers Wild Kenai River Kings, Rainbows and Dollies: Rep. Gara Files Formal Request for Reconsideration
January 30, 2015
JUNEAU – Today, Rep. Les Gara (D-Anchorage) filed a formal request for a reversal of a ruling by the Federal Subsistence Board that will threaten Alaska’s world class wild King Salmon, Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden. Prized early and late run wild King Salmon have been decimated in recent years. Early run Kenai River King runs have fallen from over 20,012 fish in 1988 to roughly 2,049 in 2013. Late run Kenai Kings have fallen from 81,700 in 1988 to 19,700 in 2013.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Unnecessary Danger to Kenai Kings and Trout; SB 21 Oil Loopholes Kill Value Of ANWR Oil
January 26, 2015
This state has a history of railing against the federal government. Well, this is a part rail and a part call for personal responsibility so we get our own house in order.
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NEWS: Rep. Gara Calls for Feds to Reconsider Ruling Endangering Wild Kenai River Kings, Rainbows and Dollies
January 26, 2015
JUNEAU - Last week, the Federal Subsistence Board, by a narrow vote, issued a ruling that threatens Alaska’s prized, world class wild king salmon, rainbow trout and dolly varden.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Out & About, The countdown to Juneau
November 26, 2014
I have been fortunate all year to attend many community events, meeting with friends, new and old, from our Midtown district as well as other areas of our great state. As we prepare for the next legislative session I wanted to take the time to inform you about events that I have attended, as well as fill you in on some exciting caucus news!
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Rep. Geran Tarr’s Economic Development Tour: Bristol Bay Sockeye Fishery
July 31, 2013
Hello –
We share a common vision for our economic future- a thriving, diversified Alaskan economy, with family wage jobs, and sustainable development, whether it be energy, food, or construction. I am taking time this interim to learn more about important industries that are contributing to our state by providing jobs to Alaskans and revenue to our state.
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