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Get StartedA “yes” vote creates higher standards for fish habitat protections by requiring more thorough permit applications, reviews, and grants for fishing projects.
A “no” vote would maintain existing standards for regulations over fishing operations.
According to Sophie Minich of The Anchorage Daily News, adding new standards will hurt both new and existing economic development projects. This would endanger the jobs of thousands of Alaskans who work on these projects, especially those held by Indigenous people. , in opposition to Measure 1 (Learn more)
According to YesForSalmon, the measure would clarify the currently ambiguous standards surrounding the amount of damage to fish habitat permitted in development projects, creating a much-needed brightline to ensure salmon protection., in support of Measure 1 (Learn more)
According to Isabel Ross of KDLG, this measure would hold permit seekers and project leaders accountable in demonstrating responsible development to ensure sustainability for salmon. It would also give Alaskans more of a voice in infrastructure projects related to salmon habitat, allowing them to comment in the permitting process for mines and dams. , in support of Measure 1 (Learn more)
This measure would establish new standards in Alaskan law for fish habitat protections and any projects affecting salmon and other anadromous fish.
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