For generations, Alaska Native people along the Yukon River have depended on a steady supply of salmon for a healthy source of protein to sustain them through the long winter. But king and chum salmon subsistence fishing has been closed to Yukon River families for the past two years, affecting both diets and cultural tradition. What are the factors behind the low runs? We’ll discuss it on the next Talk of Alaska.
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Katie Howard – Fisheries scientist, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
- Shannon Erhart – Tanana Chiefs Conference tribal stewardship deputy director
- Deena Jallin – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force meeting
PARTICIPATE:
Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast.
Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air).
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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2022 at 10 a.m. on Alaska public radio stations statewide.
Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
