COVID-19 Proposed Ideas & Planning Update

BBRSDA and a team of fishermen has been collaborating with processors, regional working groups, and support businesses in order to develop a set of proposed safety ideas with the goal of executing a safe and successful 2020 season. Our team includes individuals with subject-matter expertise, and we have been well supported by other experts and industry leaders. Today, we issued an advisory containing information about future needs and BBRSDA capabilities, as well as a list of proposed fleet & community safety ideas. Please click on the links below to access these documents, and see our COVID-19 website for more information.

• COVID-19 Fleet Advisory #03: COVID Fleet Team Plan Update

• BBRDSA Proposed Fleet & Community Safety Ideas

We expect fishermen, processors, and local residents may have questions about the ideas presented. We ask that people email questions to covid19team@bbrsda.com with the subject line of “COVID Question”. These questions will be answered via a video posted to our YouTube channel in coming days.

Please understand that the safety ideas document is not a final work product nor does it serve as any sort of mandate. This list of ideas will continue to evolve as the COVID-19 situation unfolds, gaps are identified, and new solutions emerge.

In addition, processors issued a letter to Bristol Bay Communities and Tribal Councils yesterday summarizing their safety guidelines and commitments. That letter has also been posted to our COVID-19 website, and can be accessed at this link.