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Navigating the Council Process

NPFMC has developed several different materials for the variety of people who want a voice in fisheries management issues. We have information designed for those unfamiliar with fisheries management, as well as those who are already involved in the process and can help guide you through a formal Council meeting or to get involved in management issues when there is no time to attend Council meetings. While the process itself can seem daunting, the Council is making efforts to be more accessible and provide overview documents that are more conversational in tone, like the printable handouts below. For more information, please contact our office, or speak with Diana Evans.

What's Happening at a Council Meeting

What Happens at Council Meetings

The Council, SSC, and AP meet to hear reports, take public testimony, deliberate, and make recommendations or take action.

Overview
Get Involved In The Council Process

Get Involved in the Process

As a member of the public, you can be involved by attending a meeting, giving input, or even applying for a seat on a committee or advisory group.

Overview
From an Idea to Implementation

Idea to Implementation

The National Marine Fisheries Service prepares regulation based on council action after an idea goes through many steps and much review.

Overview
What Does The Council Do

What We Do

The Council is required to balance conservation, economic, and social concerns for managing sustainable fisheries to the greatest benefit for the nation. They meet 5 times per year.

Overview
Who Are The Decision Makers?

Decision Makers

Fifteen members are on the Council including private citizens with fishery and marine knowledge, principal officials to represent Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, and 4 members to represent government agencies.

Overview
 Navigating NPFMC

Navigating NPFMC

This publication can help guide new fisherman to the Council process.

Overview

We respectfully acknowledge that the Council regularly meets, and its staff office resides, in Anchorage on Dena’ina homelands. The Council wants to honor the Dena’ina, the Indigenous Peoples who have stewarded this land across generations and continue to do so. We are glad to be part of this community, and to honor the culture, resilience, and tradition of the Dena’ina people.

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