FEDERAL fishery Disaster RELIEF
A fishery disaster refers to a commercial fishery failure, a catastrophic regional fishery disaster, significant harm incurred, or a serious disruption affecting future production due to a fishery resource disaster arising from natural, undetermined, or in certain circumstances man-made causes.
2024 Pink + Chum Salmon Disaster REquest
In October 2024 CDFU submitted a request to the Governor’s office urging him to declare the 2024 pink and chum salmon seasons a fishery resource and economic disaster - kicking off the process toward federal disaster relief funding. In January 2025, the Governor sent this request to the federal government.
We’re here to help
Your memberships are critical to our work. Membership dues are directly put to work and ensure year-round staff that advocates for fishery disaster relief through every stage of the state and federal process. It also means CDFU can continue to support the fleet through PSMFC’s disaster relief application process. In January, CDFU staff will again offer advice and help on applications for fishermen with active memberships.
If you are eligible for disaster relief and reap its benefits, please join CDFU or renew your memberhip!