2018 and 2020 Upper Cook Inlet Salmon Disaster Relief

Nov 122024
 

Applications for the 2018 and 2020 Upper Cook Inlet Salmon Disasters are now available. 

Permit Holders have until January 31st, 2025 to apply. 

Processors have until February 11th, 2025 to apply. 

Crew Members have until February 28th, 2025 to apply. 

Please CLICK HERE for more information and applications. 

Relief Disbursement Updates

Oct 282024
 

Relief checks were mailed out on Monday, October 28th for the following:

Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery before checking on the status of your check if you haven’t received it.

  • 2019 Norton Sound Red King Crab
    • Summer Fishery Harvesters
    • Winter Fishery Harvesters
    • Processors
  • 2019/2020 Bering Sea Tanner Crab
    • Active Processors
    • Processor Quota Share Holders
    • Quota Share Holders
    • Vessel Owners
  • 2020/21 Statewide Salmon
    • Permit Holders
    • Processors
      • Chignik, Yukon-Kuskokwim, and Norton Sound processors were included in the 10/28/2024 disbursement.
      • Southeast Alaska processors will have a second round application period conclude on 12/6/2024; relief disbursements to follow in early January, 2025.

Furthermore, it is the Commission’s current expectations that relief will be disbursed by 12/31/2024 for the following:

  • 2019 Norton Sound Red King Crab
    • Summer Fishery Vessel Crew
  • 2019/2020 Bering Sea Tanner Crab
    • Captains and Crew
  • 2020/21 Statewide Salmon
    • Crew Members
    • Subsistence Households

We would however encourage applicants to periodically check back on our website for updates as this will be our primary source for publicizing information.

Fishery Disaster Programs

Dec 212021
 

The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) is working collaboratively with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to distribute funds appropriated by Congress for various fishery disasters.  NMFS has requested the Commission administer the fishery disaster programs.

For questions, please contact the respective state’s disaster team:

Due to high call volumes, return calls may be delayed. For faster responses, please email.

If leaving a voicemail you MUST:

  1. Provide your first and last name (and business name if applicable)
  2. INDICATE WHICH DISASTER YOU ARE INQUIRING ABOUT; FAILURE TO DO SO MAY LEAD TO DELAYS IN RESPONSES
  3. Provide a brief message
  4. Provide a good call back number you can be reached at. 

For additional information: