Fish Basket Coalition

07/02/2023

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Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

12/16/2015

On the 1-year anniversary of permanent protection, it's a day to celebrate BEAUTY, BOUNTY, and a WAY OF LIFE in Bristol Bay! Check out this VIDEO showcasing some of the values of this incredible region: http://www.thisamericanland.org/news/protecting-bristol-bay #.VnHcsEorK70

12/16/2015

One year ago today. Great job, Fish Basket Supporters!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH9mXrB2sWA&feature=youtu.be

Today the President took action to protect one of America's greatest natural treasures by signing a Presidential Memorandum to protect Bristol Bay. One of Al...

12/16/2015

TIME TO CELEBRATE! One year ago today, President Obama permanently protected Bristol Bay from offshore oil and gas!!

https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/12/16/president-obama-protects-alaska-s-bristol-bay-future-oil-and-gas-drillin

11/21/2015

Thanks everyone who made it to our 9th Annual Fishermen's Reception during Pacific Marine Expo last night! It was great to celebrate protecting Bristol Bay from offshore drilling and to catch up with many of the folks who have worked so hard to make this possible!

11/10/2015

Fish and Game’s 2016 Bristol Bay sockeye forecast includes 23 million fish expected to return to the Naknek-Kvichak District, which usually sees the

11/10/2015

Join us to celebrate protecting Bristol Bay & Bering Sea Fisheries during the Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle on Thursday, Nov. 19th, 5-7pm at The Piranha Shop with delicious seafood appetizers from Orfeo!

09/09/2015

Alaskans are remembering Bristol Bay leader, Terry Hoefferle. Terry was a stalwart advocate for protecting the ocean and headwaters of Bristol Bay. He was a strong voice for supporting the President's withdrawal of offshore leasing in the region and protection of the watershed from the proposed Pebble Mine.

Our thoughts go out to his family. His passion for a healthy Bristol Bay will live on through all of us.

Hoefferle, a former Dillingham resident and CEO of BBNA from 1990-2005, passed away Thursday night.

09/08/2015

Crazy year in Bristol Bay: 3rd-largest run ever!

Fish and Game released numbers counting a near-record-setting run total of 58 million sockeye; harvest was counted at 37.6 million sockeye

09/04/2015

"That’s why we took action last December to shut off oil and gas exploration in this area indefinitely — and why I’ll continue to support efforts to protect this community as long as I’m President." - President Barack Obama on . Thank you for visiting and protecting Bristol Bay Mr. President!

President Barack Obama reflects on his busy trip to Alaska, from the people he met and the sights he saw to the issues in the state that need addressing.