Southeast Alaska Chinook Fishery Mitigation Program
2024 Projects
In 2024, the State of Alaska received a combined grant of $682,107 from the Department of Interior and the Department of Commerce administered by NOAA Fisheries. The ADF&G in coordination with the Stakeholder Panel conducted solicitations for proposals. The request for proposals was distributed to Southeast Alaska stakeholders on with a due date of March 4, 2024 for Hatchery Enhancement.
Hatchery Enhancement Projects
Ten proposals were received for enhancement projects totaling $1.35 million. The Stakeholder Panel recommended seven of the projects for funding totaling $682,107. The following enhancement related projects were approved:
| Recipient | Project Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong-Keta, Inc. (AKI) | Port Armstrong Hatchery Electrical Hookup for Feed Blower | $73,655 |
| Douglas Island Pink and Chum (DIPAC) | Macaulay Salmon Hatchery Chinook Start Tanks | $70,000 |
| Fish Creek Pond Chinook Net Pen Rebuild | $78,000 | |
| Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association | Hidden Falls Chinook and Coho Increase - Optimization | $165,000 |
| Medvejie Chinook Increase | $160,000 | |
| Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association | Crystal Lake Hatchery Broodstock Capture and Transport | $32,800 |
| Crystal Lake Hatchery Temperature Mitigation | $102,652 |