HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 1992-05Requested
Prince William sound
Aquaculture Corporation
REBOLUTZON
& RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CZT¥ OF KENAZ, ALAsKA~
SUPPORTING THE PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND AQUACULTURE CORPORATION IN
THEIR NISSION TO RECOMMEND TO THE LEGISLATURE THAT SALMON
ENHANCEMENTMUST CONTINUE TO BE SUPPORTED TO ASSURE PROGRAM
CONTINUITY, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ECONOMIC BASE OF OUR
COMMUNITY.
WHEREAS, the Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation
contributes at least 70% of the annual commercial salmon harvest
in Prince William Sound; and,
WHEREAS, many of the more than 25 million salmon produced
annually by the Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation are
harvested by Kenai residents, providing Jobs and revenue for the
co~unity; and,
WHEREAS, continued development of an economically viable salmon
fishery in the Sound supporting com~unities reliant on the
fishery and providing recreational activities to enthusiasts, is
contingent upon comprehensive regional Planning by P#SAC and
Alaska Department of Fish and Game; and,
WHEREAS, PWSAC seeks stabilization of the salmon fishery throUgh
species diversification, remote releases of salmon, and
commercial scale production; and,
WHEREAS, PWSAC has funded and initiated significant product
development and marketing efforts to increase the value of
salmon; and,
WHEREAS, PWSAC supports research to improve our understanding of
salmon aquaculture, the protection of wild stock salmon, and the
biological oceanography of Prince William Sound; and,
WHEREAS, people residing in co~unities participating in the
salmon fisheries of Prince William Sound contribute tot he
selection of salmon enhancement goals and objectives for the
Sound.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the Council supports the overall mission of
the Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation, and recommends
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to state policy makers, that salmon enhanoement, as originally
outlined in State Statutes, must continue to be.supported to
assure program continuity and growth and development of the
economic base of our community.
OF 'THE CITY OF KENAI,
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL
of January, 1992.
ATTEST=
ALASKA, the 15th day
(1/8/92)
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Prince William Sound
Aquaculture Corporation
P.O. Box 1110 Cordova, Ahskt 99574.1110 Phone (907).424.7511 FAX (907) 424-?SI4
821 N St. #10lB Anchorase, AJuki 99501-3285 Phone (907) 274-60M FAX (907) 27~.1959
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Deoomber 27, 1991
cCity Clerk
ity of Keno]
Kenel, Alaska
Prin~ William 8ound Aquaculture Corpgration (PWSAC) requests the attached
resolution be placed on the Keno] City Council meeting agenda for Janua. ry 15,
1992. PWSAC representatives will attend the Keno] City Council meeting to
address the resolution and seek City Council adoption of the resolution.
PWSAC representmives will ;dso hold a local fisherman's meeting at the Keno]
Kings Inn on January 15 (3:30 P,M.). Members of the Council are welcome to
attend.
Thank-you.
Sincerely,
John M~Mullen
President
Prince William Sound
Aquaculture Corporation
P.C). Box 1110 Cc$1oveo AhSka 99S74-1110 Phone (907) 424.~5Jl FAX (9O7)
821 N St. #i01B AmhOraSe, Alub 99501.3285 Phone (907) 27i.6066 FAX (O0?) 2~4.19S9
December 27, 1991
.MEETING ,ANNOUNCEMENT
meetings scheduled by PWSAC to inform
SAC activities. '.'. ,. ......
These meetings are to_assure dial~ between PWSAC and Area E salmon permit
holders; We hope that by holding these meetings PWSAC can listen and
respond to your concerns and questions. PWSAC representatives will also
provide information concerning PWSAC ac~.ivitie, s including production objecti_ves,
1992 fishery, projections, cost recovery and marketing. The City council meetings.
are to provide bnef presentations to city leaders..We wouE! appreciate your
support.
PLFASE A.'R~.ENO ONE OF THESE SCHEDULED MEETINGS
SEWARD'
January
5:00 P.M. Fisherme. n Meeting .
Seward City Council Chambers
7:,.30 P.M. City Council Meeting
City Council Charnbers
HOMER
January 14
7:00 P.M. Fishermen Meeting
Bidarka Inn Meeting Room
KENAI/SOLDOTNA
January 15
3:30 P.M. Fishermen Meeting
Kenai Kings Hotel Meeting Room
7.00 P.M. Kenai City Council Meeting
Kenal City Council Chambers
PLEASE CALL PWSAC AT 424-7511 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
THANK-YOU