During a the meeting, Chester Lindley from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) provided an update on the 2023 Salmon Disaster Relief Program. Lindley, the senior environmental scientist overseeing the Ocean Salmon Project, outlined the key details of the $20.6 million relief program approved by NOAA in January 2025.
Key Takeaways
Funding Overview:
The $20.6 million in relief funds will be distributed primarily through direct payments to commercial salmon fishers, fish processors, CPFV (charter) operators, and in-river guides…