2020 Prince William Sound Pink and Coho Salmon Disaster
Updated
on 6/8/2026
PERMIT HOLDERS
- Applications for eligible S01E and S03E permit holders opened at 12:00 pm AKST on Monday, February 23, 2026.
- Applications closed at 12:00 pm AKDT on Monday, May 25, 2026.
- Late applications will not be accepted.
Relief checks were mailed to S01E and S03E permit holders on Friday, May 29th.
Please wait until after Monday, June 29th before reaching out to inquire into the status of your check. This allows adequate time for postal delivery or return processing if your check is undeliverable. If a check is returned, PSMFC staff will attempt to contact recipients to confirm or update mailing information. PSMFC will not entertain questions related to check statuses until after Monday, June 29th. For questions after Monday, June 29th, please contact us at AKFishDisaster@psmfc.org
CREW MEMBERS
- Crew Member applications for those who worked for eligible S01E and S03E permit holders opened at 12:00 pm AKST on Monday, February 23, 2026.
- Once opened, applications will remain available until 12:00 pm AKDT on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
- Late applications will not be accepted.
- Crew members are required to validate their employment by uploading a 2020 Prince William Sound Pink and Coho Crew Member Affidavit This form must be completed by the eligible S01E or S03E permit holder who employed the crew member or by the respective vessel owner.
- Once available, applications can be found at: https://short.psmfc.org/pink&coho_crew or by scanning the QR code below.
All applications must be submitted electronically through our Formsite application portal.

