2010 PSMFC Annual Report - Pacific States Marine Fisheries ...

NMFS contracted with PSMFC to carry out a two-phase Yukon River Disaster Mitigation Program. Phase One, which compensated
commercial gillnet permit holders for losses in the 2007-2009 seasons, was completed this year by PSMFC staff with data
analysis and support form AKFIN. AKFIN’s analysis for Phase Two, which replaces gillnets used by commercial and substance
users, has been completed and will be carried out in the first half of 2011.
During the year, the Commission staff was engaged in organizing and coordinating several meetings. The Commission staff
has gained a reputation for putting on a first class meeting. Of the five meetings held this year, the largest one was the PICES
International Conference with over 500 attendees, held in Portland, Oregon, on October 21-30. Other meetings include the
Coastal Pelagic Workshop in February, the Pacific Coast Steelhead Management Meeting in March, FISH Con in July, and the
Energy Use in Fisheries Symposium in November.
I know you will agree that this Commission had a very successful and productive year. Thank you to everyone who participated
and supported our work. Thank you.
introduction and welcome by by randy fisher
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