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 fisheriesreporter@gmail.com.
Fisheries board votes to somewhat limit restrictions on Area M commercial chum harvest
A proposal to limit salmon fishing time around the Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Islands during the June fishery, to allow for many more chums...
Alaska Fisheries Science Center gains more harvester observers
Researchers trying to learn more about the impact of climate change on oceans and fisheries are seeing increasing enthusiasm in participation from seafood harvesters...
PWSAC ordered to pay $1M in fines, restitution
The Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation (PWSAC) has been sentenced in federal district court to fines totaling $1 million and five years probation as...
BOF considers proposal to reduce fishing time in Area M June fishery
Possible reductions in salmon fishing time in the Area M mixed stock June fishery are among the many controversial issues before the Alaska Board...
Chinook salmon health challenged by prey nutrition
Nutrient variation in prey consumed by Chinook salmon may be playing a critical role in their growth and survival, according to research compiled by...
Labor, health, tribal entities call for protecting oil spill workers
Sixteen entities representing a cross-section of fisheries and labor groups, and tribal councils, including Cordova District Fishermen United, are urging U.S. Occupational Safety and...
Legislation urges stronger federal, state protection of troll fishery
A House Joint Resolution urging federal and state defense of Alaska fisheries, including the Southeast Alaska troll fishery, has passed the Special House Fisheries...
Alaska Peninsula, Aleutian Islands, Chignik area finfish are focus of fisheries meeting
State management of finfish in waters of the Alaska Peninsula, Aleutian Islands and the Chignik area are on the agenda for the Alaska Board...
Tanner crab harvest continues at Kodiak, Chignik
Crab fishermen in the Kodiak, Chignik and South Alaska Peninsula districts harvested 3.2 million pounds of Tanner crab by Tuesday, with 1.8 million pounds...
Taku River Tlingit call for watershed protection
Taku River Tlingit First Nation in northwest British Columbia has declared some 7,000 square miles of its traditional lands a protected area, requiring compliance...
