Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is providing funding for research and management projects related to Yukon River salmon in Alaska. The goal of the program is to advance the understanding of the biology and management of Chinook and Chum salmon in the Yukon River. The program will support projects that address the needs of priority categories and factors, including assessing and achieving fishery management objectives, building and maintaining public support, improving understanding of salmon biology and ecology, and assessing, conserving, and restoring salmon habitats.
• The program will support projects that incorporate local capacity with members of Yukon River communities.
• The program will support projects that coordinate with state and federal regulatory agencies.
• The program will support projects that advance the scientific understanding and management of Yukon River salmon.
• The program will support projects that promote public education and multi-stakeholder planning efforts.
• The program will support projects that develop and expand the genetic baseline for Alaska Yukon River Basin salmon stocks.