The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announces the KRPT will meet from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm on April 13, 2026 via Zoom or in person in the Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Association Board Room, 104 Center Street, Kodiak, AK 99615. Regional Planning Teams (RPTs) are a valuable part of the State of Alaska’s salmon fishery enhancement program. RPTs are advisory to the commissioner of Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G). RPTs are composed of six members, three are ADF&G staff appointed by the commissioner and three are fishery representatives appointed by the regional aquaculture association. RPT meetings are open to the public and public participation is encouraged.
The topics of the meeting will include an overview of ADF&G’s and Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Association’s (KRAA) operations including: 2026 hatchery annual management plans with releases, egg takes, monitoring and cost recovery for Kitoi Bay and Pillar Creek hatcheries; 2026 salmon harvest strategy and forecasts; ADF&G and KRAA data collection and research projects; Chinook rehabilitation updates; as well as a discussion of designating the criteria for unique and significant wild stocks in the Kodiak Area. The meeting is open to the public and public participation is encouraged.
***Discussion of the proposed Karluk River Chinook salmon rehabilitation will be discussed. Public participation is invited and encouraged. ***
For additional information, including Zoom link, contact genevieve.rich@kraa.org
Additional information on Regional Planning Teams can be found at https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=fishingHatcheriesPlanning.regional