Donations Needed to Support the Lawsuit

Donations are needed to continue the lawsuit the CDA has brought against the State of Alaska and the Board of Fish. The lawsuit seeks to have dipnetters classified as subsistence users of the Copper River salmon resource. This classification increases our priority and ensures we receive our fair share of salmon vs the commercial fishers. Our Subsistence Lawsuit summary page details progress of the suit as it progresses.

This lawsuit is critical if dipnetters are to have any say at all in the allocation of fishery resources in the future. We've already taken a big hit on the kings this year because of low returns. Without the protections afforded by reclassification as subsistence users, a psychic isn't needed to predict which user group's fishing time will be restricted most severely if and when the sockeye escapement doesn't meet target in the future.

Your contribution to our legal fund will help ensure a successful outcome to this lawsuit. Our lawsuit partner, the Alaska Fish and Wildlife Conservation Fund, is able to accept tax deductible donations. Write your check out to them and send it to us. We will make sure the money is directed towards the lawsuit.

When deciding how much to donate, consider that: buying a Copper River red salmon at the supermarket will cost you over $25 per fish. The CDA works to ensure you can continue to catch your own fish, stocking your freezer and feeding your family with natural food at a significant savings. In the past, we worked to repeal the $25/year fee for a dipnet permit. You get your money's worth out of the CDA!

We now accept credit/debit card donations through PayPal! Many people prefer to pay online or with their card. Of course, we still accept checks, just send them to the address below.

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Thanks for your support!