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Susitna-Watana dam studies resume after freeze lifted

Work is resuming on the Susitna-Watana hydroelectric project under spending guidelines put in place by Gov. Bill Walker’s…

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Dam studies raise agency questions

JUNEAU — A federal fisheries agency has raised concerns about the accuracy of some studies being conducted for…

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Project draws attention to renewable energy goal

JUNEAU — In 2010, the state adopted an energy policy that, among other things, set a goal of…

Todd Hoppe, left, a board member of the North Pacific Fisheries Association, speaks in support of a resoultion urging the Board of Fish to reject proposals that would restrict the drift fleet. Matt Alward, right, owner of Bulletproof Nets, waits his turn to speak.                               -Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Council supports Homer drift fleet

The Homer City Council waded into statewide fisheries politics at its Monday night meeting, but it got a…

Strong run of sockeye forecast for 2014

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Strong run of sockeye forecast for 2014

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is expecting another solid sockeye salmon run in Upper Cook Inlet…

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Fish research funds top $12 million

Fisheries projects throughout the state received a boost in the budget that passed the Legislature.The budget is still…

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Funding for Kenai smolt study uncertain

Cook Inlet commercial fishing groups are concerned about a potential lack of funding for studying the smolt out-migration…

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Hydro project planners submit environmental plans

ANCHORAGE — Alaska energy planners have taken a step toward licensing for the country’s second tallest dam by…