Canning Workshop in Dillingham

The next canning workshop will be held in Dillingham on Saturday, September 15th from noon to 4 pm at the Dillingham Senior Center. The workshop will take participants through all stages of the canning process - from prepping the fish to readying the jars, packing the jars, and the actual canning process. Please note: for pint jars, the canning process takes more than 2 hours, so you might want to bring some knitting, or something else to do while we are waiting. I will plan on bringing a couple of short videos on topics of food safety and sanitation for your viewing pleasure as well. For more information, call Izetta at the Marine Advisory Program office in Dillingham at (907) 842-8323.

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.

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Listen to "Bioneers make innovative use of fish waste"

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Home Canning Workshop - Naknek 7/28/11

This Thursday, July 28th, 2011, the Marine Advisory Program will be hosting a free workshop on Home Canning in Naknek. 

The purpose of the workshop is to share information and provide hands-on demonstration for people interested in learning how to can fish, meat and vegetables.  The workshop will be held at the home of Violet Willson, in the Donna G Subdivision. 

For more information, contact Izetta Chambers at (907) 842-8323.