US: California salmon-fishing advocates call reduced disaster funding amount inadequate to save industry

Published 2024년 2월 9일

Tridge summary

Commercial and recreational fishing groups in California are requesting additional aid from the U.S. Department of Commerce, stating that the USD 20.6 million disaster relief funding due to the closure of the Chinook salmon season is not enough. They initially requested USD 30.7 million and argue that the state's economic analysis does not meet the expected needs. They also highlight that no relief funds have been provided to the affected businesses or their employees almost a year after the season closure. The salmon fishing season was closed due to a fisheries disaster caused by years of drought, poor water management decisions, and other factors, resulting in some of the worst fisheries numbers in the state's history.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

California commercial anglers and for-hire recreational groups are pushing for more aid from the U.S. Department of Commerce, claiming the USD 20.6 million (EUR 19.2 million) in disaster relief funding granted in response to the closure of the Chinook salmon season won’t be enough to preserve the industry. In a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, the Golden Gate Fisherman’s Association, and the Northern California Guides and Sportsmen’s Association called for “immediate full funding of salmon disaster funding assistance.” Fishing groups had originally requested USD 30.7 million (EUR 28.4 million) in relief.“The State’s economic analysis already falls short of expected needs, and the federal disaster assistance package adds insult to injury,” leaders of the fishing groups wrote in their joint letter. “Additionally, nearly a year after the declaration of the complete season closure, not one dollar ...

Source: Seafoodsource