Business of Fish workshops in Dillingham (March 17th) and Naknek (March 24th)

The Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation, the UAF Bristol Bay Campus, and the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program will be hosting the 2012 Business of Fish events in Dillingham on March 17th and Naknek on March 24th.

An evening reception will be preceding both events from 7 pm to 9 pm, where we will be featuring "Day in the Bay."

This year's events will also feature a trade show, where you can come and talk to industry vendors, regulators, lenders, and technical assistance providers.

For registration information, email izetta.chambers@alaska.edu or call the Bristol Bay Campus at (907) 842-5109.  For Naknek Business of Fish participants, contact Becky Walker at the UAF Bristol Bay Campus King Salmon Center at (907) 246-4292. 

Travel funding is available for participants in surrounding villages to attend.

Ocean Acidification Presentation and Roundtable Discussion - Jan. 9, 2012

Acclaimed University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher Jeremy Mathis will be in Dillingham on January 9th, 2012.  He will be presenting his research findings on ocean acidification and moderators will lead a discussion with the community on what the changing oceans mean for a fishing community such as Dillingham.

All are welcome to attend this free event.  The event happens at 6:30 pm at the Dillingham Senior Center.  Food and refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored by the UAF Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program and the Alaska Marine Conservation Council.  

Come and learn about your coastal environment and be ready to share your questions and concerns.


For more information, contact Rachel Donkersloot or Izetta Chambers.