Margaret Bauman
Margaret Bauman is a veteran Alaska journalist focused on covering fisheries and environmental issues. Bauman has been writing for The Cordova Times since 2010. You can reach her at [email protected].
PWS coho harvests rising, but overall fishing opportunity limited
As of Aug. 15 the Prince William Sound keta catch was still down 83%, the pink harvest was down 82% and the sockeye harvest was down 51%.
GOA groundfish on NPFMC agenda for October meeting
Other major actions include final acceptable biological catch/overfishing limit (ABC/OFL) recommendations for GOA arrowtooth flounder, rex sole and skates.
New health grant to benefit Cordova, Chugach Census Area
CCMC will share in $249,000 to the Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association for independent critical care access hospitals.
Prince William Sound pink harvest down 93%, other species yield low returns
As of Aug. 13, data showed the overall Prince William Sound harvest unchanged from a week earlier, still at 1.9 million fish.
Industrial scale illegal commercial fishing continues to undermine seafood economy
This latest research showed illegal and unreported fishing adds up to between 8% and 15% of global marine wild capture.
Coast Guard leader due in Cordova on Wednesday
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Kevin E. Lunday will be in Cordova today to discuss the buildup of the Coast Guard in Alaska and meet with residents.
Overall Prince William Sound harvest rises to 1.9M fish
Through Aug. 1, only 36% of Alaska's forecasted salmon harvest had been caught.
Federal permit for Izembek road challenged
A federal permit clearing the way for a road through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge connecting King Cove and Cold Bay on the Alaska Peninsula is facing new legal challenges.
Webinar will feature update on growing landslide threat
Registration is open for a free Aug. 18 webinar on Tracy Arm and the growing threat of landslides in Alaska.
Prince William Sound harvest gain minimal, pink catch low
Commercial pink, sockeye and chum salmon harvest deliveries rose minimally from July 23-28, reaching 1,440,000 fish.
