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Accessibility PSMFC Info Overview Employees Careers Programs Programs Alaska Fisheries Information Network (AKFIN) Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program (AIS) California Cooperative Anadromous Fish and Habitat Data Program (CalFish) Economic Data Reports (EDRs) Electronic Monitoring Program Habitat Program Marine Aquaculture Research Projects Northern Pikeminnow Management Program (NPMP) Pacific Ballast Water Group (PBWG) Pacific Fisheries Bycatch Program Pacific Fisheries Information Network (PacFIN) PIT Tag Information Systems (PTAGIS) Recreational Fisheries Information Network (RecFIN) Regional Mark Processing Center (RMPC) StreamNet Tri-State Dungeness Crab (TSDC) Vessel Monitoring System Reimbursement Program (VMS) West Coast and Alaska Fisheries Economic Data Program (EFIN/AKFED) West Coast Groundfish Observer Program (WCGOP) By STATE Alaska California Idaho Oregon Washington Resources Historical Timeline Education Publications Links Procurements Opportunities Archived Opportunities Conferences Upcoming Meetings Past Meetings Travel Forms Commission Members Commissioners, Advisors & Coordinators Commissioners Website Contact Contact Us Staff Celebrating our Member States: Oregon - A breathtaking view of the mighty Columbia River from Rowena Crest in Oregon. The largest river in the Pacific Northwest, the waters of the Columbia have nourished the culture and economy of the region for thousands of years. Celebrating our Member States: California - The largest estuary in the Americas, San Francisco Bay is comprised of converging coastal and river waters, wetlands, and salt marshes. As a complex ecosystem and center for industry, the harbor is ecologically and economically essential to the region. Celebrating our Member States: Idaho - Redfish Lake and the Sawtooth Mountains define the pristine wilderness of Idaho, and mark the iconic spawning waters for the brilliant red-scaled Sockeye Salmon as they return from the Pacific Ocean. Celebrating our Member States: Alaska - A culture and economy defined by wilderness, Alaska’s fisheries are as diverse as its landscape. Exceptionally productive waters make Alaska one of the nation’s leading exporters of seafood, from salmon to shrimp, halibut to crab. Stewardship of fisheries resources in Alaska is a model for fisheries management success. Celebrating our Member States: Washington - The iconic seastacks and rugged, forested coastline of the Olympic National Park represents a sanctuary for vibrant marine habitats that have supported a rich maritime history and culture. Announcement   Cook Inlet Chinook Salmon Disaster Research Project. For details click here or goto " Procurement " above for additional information.   -- 2012 Alaska Salmon Fishery Disaster Relief   PSMFC is administering the 2012 Alaska Salmon Fishery disaster funding. For more information check here. -- Careers How can you help promote the better utilization of fisheries on the West coast? Join our team of dedicated professionals. Visit our Career Center to explore the opportunities, create a profile, apply for jobs, and design a job agent to receive notifications when new positions that meet your interests and expertise are posted. View More CARES Act Updated: 12/31/2020 The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act identified $300 million for fisheries and aquaculture. The Commission has been notified by the Department of Commerce that they will be assisting fishery participants affected by COVID-19 in multiple states, territories, and West Coast Tribes. The distribution of funds will be determined by the spend plans prepared by the states, territories, and West Coast Tribes. The Commission is working with the entities to receive these spend plans in a timely manner so we can begin distributing funds. As details become available, we will update our website. The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, and American Samoa applications are available now. Alaska & Washington are NOT available at this time - Applications for these states/territories will be made available once spend plans have been APPROVED. Hawaii, California and Oregon CARES Act applications periods have closed; we are no longer accepting applications for these states. If you have questions please call (877) 695-3457 or e-mail: cares@psmfc.org View More Fishery Disaster Programs The (PSMFC) is working collaboratively with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to distribute the funds appropriated by Congress for various fishery disasters. Currently, NMFS has requested the Commission administer the fishery disaster programs. If you have questions please e-mail fishdisaster@psmfc.org. View More Mission As stated by the governing compact, PSMFC's purpose shall be “to promote the better utilization of fisheries – marine, shell, and anadromous, which are of mutual concern, and to develop a joint program of protection and prevention of physical waste of such fisheries in all of those areas of the Pacific Ocean over which the compacting states jointly or separately now have or may hereafter acquire jurisdiction.” View More Programs PSMFC supports fisheries conservation, development, management, and legislation. To accomplish this, we maintain several programs that focus on scientific, inventory and economic research and data collections, consolidation and distribution. These programs primarily provide information for those with scientific or economic interests in the field, but also aim to provide educational materials for the general public related to their areas of focus. View More VMS Reimbursement Request Form The Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Reimbursement Program was established to offset the cost of purchasing a VMS unit for the purpose of complying with fishery regulations pursuant to the Magnuson – Stevens Act. The reimbursement program was announced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Service in July 2006, and has expanded nationally since its inception. The in collaboration with the NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) distributes the allocated reimbursement funds to eligible, confirmed vessel owners and operators. View More Directions Site Map Accessibility Policy 205 SE Spokane Street, Suite 100 • Portland, OR 97202 503-595-3100 (phone) • 503-595-3232 (fax) • info@psmfc.org Copyright © 2012 The ....