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.
PWSRCAC: Oil contaminants in PWS, GOA at all-time low
A new study on long-term environmental impacts of operation of Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.’s Valdez Marine Terminal and associated tanker traffic concludes that oil contamination in Prince William Sound and the Gulf of Alaska is at an all-time low.
Tribes, First Nations declare salmon emergency
Indigenous governments in Southeast Alaska and Washington, with First Nations in British Columbia, have declared a salmon emergency and are calling for representation in all government decisions impacting their territories.
Battle pits development against conservation interests
A U.S. Forest Service proposal to exempt Tongass National Forest from the 2001 Roadless Rule is pitting anew developers supported by the state’s congressional delegation and Gov. Mike Dunleavy against conservationists and many residents of rural Southeast Alaska.
New Gwich’in campaign launched to protect Arctic refuge
A collaborative group of Indigenous people, conservationists, scientists and sportsmen have launched an advertising campaign directed at oil companies who may be considering participating in wildlife refuge lease sale in Alaska to tell them “we’re watching.”
Iditarod joins Arctic world series of mushing
Organizers of Alaska’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race have joined forces with three other international sled dog races, including 2020 events in Minnesota, Norway and Russia.
Pebble mine opponents want protections for Bristol Bay restored
A lawsuit filed in US District Court in Anchorage on Tuesday, Oct. 8, by opponents to the proposed Pebble mine contends that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency improperly withdrew proposed restrictions on mining activity in the Bristol Bay area.
Salmon Update: PWS harvest capped at nearly 56M fish
Commercial harvesters in Prince William Sound caught nearly 56 million salmon in 2019, including 47.4 million humpies, despite climate changes that promoted NOAA Fisheries to note waters were warm or warmer than The Blob years.
Global elimination recommended for toxics harmful to firefighters
A United Nations expert committee has recommended global elimination of fluorinated “forever” chemicals, widespread pollutants threatening drinking water sources, public health and the occupational health of firefighters.
Quotas rise on snow crab fishery opening Oct. 15
Bering Sea snow crab stocks are continuing to bounce back, as evidenced by an Alaska Department of Fish and Game decision to set the quota for the fishery opening on Oct. 15 at 34,019,000 pounds.
Smoked seafood workshop on tap at Kodiak
Alaska Sea Grant’s annual smoked seafood workshop is set for Oct. 17-18 in Kodiak, with a focus on safe processing of locally caught chum and coho salmon and black cod.
