2018 and 2020 Copper River and Prince William Sound Salmon Disasters – Chinook, Sockeye, & Chum

Updated
09:30 am PST on 1/13/2026

 

This federal disaster declaration applies only to the 2018 and 2020 Copper River and the 2020 Prince William Sound Chinook, Sockeye, and Chum salmon fisheries.

 

A separate declaration and application process for 2020 Prince William Sound Pink and Coho salmon will be announced soon.

 

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CREW MEMBERS

Applications opened on 11/27/2024 and closed on 3/28/2025. Late applications were not accepted. 

Relief checks were mailed on 11/14/2025. 

 

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TENDER VESSLES

Applications opened on 11/27/2025 and closed on 2/21/2025. Late applications were not accepted. 

Relief checks were mailed on 11/14/2025. 

 

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PERMIT HOLDERS

Applications were mailed on 11/27/2024 and closed on 2/28/2025. Late applications are not being accepted. 

Permit Holder relief checks were mailed on 7/23/2025. 

 

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PROCESSORS

Applications were mailed the week of November 18, 2024 and closed on 2/18/2025. Late applications are not being accepted. 

Processor relief checks were mailed on 7/23/2025.