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House fisheries committee announces Juneau hatchery open house; CFEC second commissioner nominee submitted

Alaska House Special Committee on Fisheries · April 23, 2026
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Summary

The committee announced an open house and hatchery tour at the Juneau McCauley Salmon Hatchery (DIPAC) and reported a formal nomination of Tracy Welsh as the second Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission commissioner for legislative consideration.

Chair Louise Stutes told the committee that an open house and tour of the Juneau McCauley Salmon Hatchery (DIPAC) will be held the following evening at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by Senator Kiel and Representatives Hannon and Story, followed by brief questions and answers. The chair provided directions to the facility and encouraged attendance.

Vice Chair Bryce Edgmon announced the legislature received a formal nomination of Tracy Welsh for consideration to serve as the second commissioner on the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC). Stutes noted Welsh previously served as executive director of United Fishermen of Alaska and has appeared before the committee. No action on the nomination occurred at the hearing.