Bycatch Advisory Council Meeting Notice

The Bycatch Advisory Council will be holding a public meeting via Zoom webinar on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 9:00AM. For information on how to connect to the meeting see details below.

Link to join webinar by computer:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87402041131

Dial in by phone: 253-215-8782 (note: this is not a toll-free number)

Webinar ID: 874 0204 1131

Agenda items will include the following items:

• Introduction of two new BAC members
• NPFMC bycatch update
• Review of townhall meetings in 2023 and plans for 2024
• Updated progress report on ABRT recommendations
• Bycatch Utilization Subcommittee report
• Public comment

Information about the Bycatch Advisory Council and future meetings is available at: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=bycatchtaskforce.meetinginfo

For more information, contact Linda Kozak by email at lindakozak@gmail.com or by phone at 907-539-5585. Alternatively, you may contact Kari Winkel at kari.winkel@alaska.gov or 907-465-6141. 

The Bycatch Advisory Council was established by the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish & Game for the purpose of exploring the issue of bycatch and providing recommendations to policy makers with the goal of improving the health and sustainability of Alaska's fisheries and protecting Alaska's record as a leader of fisheries' conservation and management. The Bycatch Advisory Council will advise ADF&G on ways to implement recommendations contained in the final report of the Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force. Meetings are open to the public and intended to provide a forum on bycatch issues.

If you are a person who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in any of these public meetings, please contact ADF&G Boards Support at 907-267-2292 no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, to make any necessary arrangements.

Contact:
Art Nelson
Boards Support Section
PO Box 115526
Juneau AK 99811-5526
907.267-2292
art.nelson@alaska.gov