"We urge you to push federal agencies to work with us to develop co-stewardship agreements for federally-managed lands and fisheries."
"Do it now, because you don't want Alaska to be the next devastating American dust bowl."
"Allow them to have an opening to enable their communities to continue to teach this way of life."
"The burden of conservation is borne primarily by those who live along the coast."
"Today, we want you to understand the importance of Tribal voices, Local & Traditional Knowledge and cooperative management in fishery management processes."
"We also appreciate Senator Murkowski's support for greater Tribal representation on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council."
"Moving the Office of Subsistence Management under the Interior Secretary was, as I said, a step in the right direction."
"Congress needs to amend ANILCA to protect, once and for all, Alaska Native and Rural subsistence hunting and fishing rights."
"We have no choice but to be aware of every part and piece of the ecosystem, because everything is connected."
"We can never thank enough those who have stood to defend us and our Country's freedoms."
"We appreciate your support for greater Tribal representation on the NPFMC."