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Direct Aid to
Impacted Communities
On July 3, 2003, the State of Alaska issued checks to local
governments impacted by the recent downturn in the salmon industry.
$7 million was divided among 63 coastal community where salmon processing
is an important economic activity. The money is designed to offset
the loss in salmon landing taxes in recent years.
Municipal Allocation
|
Region |
Total |
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Alaska Peninsula/Aleutians |
$ 1,409,529 |
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Bristol Bay |
$ 2,857,826 |
|
Chignik |
$ 56,421 |
|
Kenai Peninsula/Cook Inlet |
$ 980,703 |
|
Kodiak |
$ 688,868 |
|
Kuskokwim |
$ 39,140 |
|
Lower Yukon |
$ 30,479 |
|
Norton Sound |
$ 8,914 |
|
Prince Williams Sound |
$ 109,404 |
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Southeast |
$ 811,940 |
|
Yukon River/Interior |
$ 6,777 |
|
Total |
$ 7,000,000 |
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Alaska
Peninsula/
Aleutians
$1,409,529
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Kenai
Peninsula/ Cook Inlet
$980,703
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Prince
William Sound
$109,404
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Upper
Yukon/Interior
$6,777
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