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.
Copper River catch nears 200,000 fish
After a challenging season start, the salmon are flowing at a rate that’s within the range for escapement in the delta.
Canned octopus in hot sauce hits the market from Klawock
Canned octopus in award-winning Bullwhip Kelp Hot Sauce is the newest product from the Wildfish Cannery in Klawock, on Prince of Wales Island, whose e-commerce clientele include gourmet food shops and foodies nationwide.
Work continues on Tulsequah Chief mine cleanup
Environmental entities and the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission say they are cautiously encouraged by recent steps to address the toxic acid drainage from the Tulsequah Chief mine, which has continued for decades after the mine ceased operations.
Feds intend to rescind Tongass exemption to roadless rule
A U.S. Department of Agriculture decision to repeal or replace a decision exempting Tongass National Forest from the roadless rule is seen as a plus for tourism, environment and fisheries and a detriment to mining, logging and other economic development.
Mask wearing on commercial fishing boats no longer required
Mask wearing on board commercial fishing vessels and in outdoor areas of maritime transportation conveyances and hubs is no longer required.
NOAA seeks comment on Cook Inlet EEZ salmon fishery proposal
NOAA Fisheries is seeking public comment through July 6 on a proposal from the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to amend a Cook Inlet fishery management plan to prohibit commercial salmon fishing in federal waters off the Inlet.
Pedro Bay plan would impact Pebble mine development
An agreement reached by an Alaska Native village corporation to permanently protect over 44,000 acres of salmon habitat could present challenges for Canadian developers who want to build a copper, gold and molybdenum mine in the Bristol Bay watershed.
Reintroduced bill calls for clear labeling of GE salmon
Legislation calling for clear labeling of genetically engineered salmon is now back before the U.S. Senate, in a continuing effort by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, to ensure that consumers are aware the product is not wild Alaska fish.
Copper River salmon fishery reopens
Commercial harvesters of Copper River salmon were back in business on Wednesday, June 9, after state biologists saw a significant boost in the number of sockeye salmon heading upstream.
Infection count in Alaska reaches estimated 70,319
Infection rates of the COVID-19 global pandemic continue to rise in Alaska, albeit at a slowing pace, with an estimated 67,507 residents and 2,812 nonresidents now confirmed to have contacted the novel coronavirus.
