AYK SSI

In response to these recent salmon declines, native regional organizations have joined with state and federal agencies to form an innovative partnership to cooperatively address salmon research and restoration needs. This partnership includes the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP), the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), Kawerak, Inc., Bering Sea Fishermen's Association (BSFA), Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), plus additional native, governmental and NGO ex-officio partner institutions. In 2001, the partners established the AYK Sustainable Salmon Initiative (AYK SSI) through a Memorandum of Understanding and created a process and structure to ensure the coordinated expenditure of research funds. The AYK SSI is governed by an eight-member Steering Committee (SC) and advised by a six-member Scientific Technical Committee (STC) composed of members representing relevant scientific..

Also known as: Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim - Sustainable Salmon Initiative

Primary location: Anchorage United States