On May 24, 2024, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce made a disaster determination for the Alaska Chignik Salmon Fishery, 2022, under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act in response to a January 5, 2024, request from Governor Dunleavy. On June 10, 2026, NOAA Fisheries allocated $18.5 million to address losses to the affected management areas. The State of Alaska, in consultation with stakeholders and NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service, has drafted an initial spend plan and is now requesting public comments from affected stakeholders.

Comments should be received by August 14, 2026, to be considered for the second draft of the spend plan.

A second draft of the spend plan will be available for public comment before the plan is finalized.

For questions, comments, or to be added to the fishery disasters' contact list, please e-mail: dfg.com.fisheriesdisasters@alaska.gov 

Access to the initial spend plan, directions for public comment, and other resources can be found at: Federal Fishery Disasters, Alaska Department of Fish and Game