There are two open Board seats in this year’s election. A total of four members have been nominated and qualified as Board Seat Candidates…

The success of our retail program relies heavily on the expertise of our retail contractor, Mark Jones, of Tallahassee, FL. Though he has been in the game for over 25 years, Mark tends to fly under the radar, so we are pleased to feature him as our BBRSDA Team Member Spotlight for this month.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the order, Requirement for Persons to Wear Masks while on Transportation Hubs, which requires all persons traveling on all commercial vessels to wear a mask at all times. The Coast Guard has been charged with enforcing the order.

Bristol Bay fishermen are deeply frustrated and confused by the price of fish paid out in 2020. This situation has led Bristol Bay fishermen to ask “what is going on” and “what can be done?” As the largest organization representing Bristol Bay salmon fishermen, we have responded with an attempt to answer these complex questions, as a pragmatic service to our fleet and our mission.

Applications will be available on March 1st on the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission website.

Read the full eligibility and payment calculation details in the ‘Final Spend Plan’

Join National Fisherman Thursday 2/18 for a panel discussion that provides the latest scientific data, policy alternatives, and perspectives from commercial fishermen who are stepping up to lead the charge for climate adaptation and solutions.

Despite a wild ride during a global pandemic, the BBRSDA marketing program had an incredibly successful year.

Find the recorded presentations on BBRSDA’s YouTube channel

Washington residents who fish in Bristol Bay and meet the other eligibility requirements are eligible to apply for assistance through the state of Washington.

Seafood Source’s Brian Hagenbuch recently caught up with BBRSDA’s Andy Wink to discuss retail demand for sockeye salmon. The story is available here.

The BBRSDA has begun its 2021 election process for two expiring terms on the organization’s Board of Directors. Click ‘Read More’ or visit https://www.bbrsda.com/elections to learn more.

CFBB and partners will host a VIRTUAL Town Hall to offer updates on the Pebble Mine and discuss our strategy to secure lasting protections for Bristol Bay.

As critical as 2020 was for our need to defend Bristol Bay, 2021 presents the opportunity for us all to pull together and permanently protect Bristol Bay!

New marketing efforts from Alaska’s Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon expand support of retail and promotional partnerships and increase consumer engagement with innovative new materials and tools.

PPP reopened for applications on January 11, 2021 for both first and second round loans. There were also changes made in December 2020 that affect existing and new loans.

Join us Monday, February 8, 10:30am -12:00pm PST, for five presentations on Bristol Bay forecasting and sockeye salmon production in the Bering Sea and North Pacific.

One of our many tasty recipes is featured on Costco’s Quick & Easy Videos website.

There is some uncertainty around the PPP forgiveness process especially with the announcement of the $900 billion emergency pandemic relief package approved by Congress on 12/21/20. Many questions remain unanswered and the most reliable source of information is most likely your lender.

National Fisherman reports congress’ Covid deal includes $300 million more for the fishing industry.