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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2011 -01
RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD,
SUPPORTING AND RECOMMENDING A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SEWARD AND THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME
FOR FISH ENCHANCEMENT PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2010 representatives from the Alaska Department of Fish and
Game gave a presentation to City Council during a work - session on fish enhancement programs in
Seward; and
WHEREAS, at this work session council discussed placing fish pens on the west side of
Resurrection Bay. These fish `holding pens' would retain fish from the Anchorage Sport Fish
Hatchery for 2 -3 weeks in late May or early June; and
WHEREAS, pens would provide three positive benefits: 1) Reduce predation, 2) Improve
imprinting on fish, 3) concentrate return location, 4) provide for additional growth prior to release.
Staff from the Alaska Sealife Center or Seward Harbor could be responsible for daily feeding of
these fish until their release; and
WHEREAS, Seward's annual Silver Salmon derby relies upon the presence of fish
consistently in Seward area waterways and resurrection bay; and
WHEREAS, Seward's Annual Silver Salmon Derby enhances the local economy and the
viability of Seward businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
that:
Section 1. For the reasons stated in the recitals, the Board recommends Council support for
cooperating with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game placing fish pens on the west side
of Resurrection Bay thereby enhancing local fish population
Section 2. This Resolution will be forwarded to Council for direction.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board this 2 day of
February.
Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Resolution 2011 -01 l
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Ron Long, Chair
AYES: Jaffa, Schafermeyer, Oliver, Altermatt, Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: Buck, Linville
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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