Cordova District Fishermen United Joins the Seafood Harvesters of America

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:DATE: September 14, 2015Cordova District Fishermen United Joins the Seafood Harvesters of AmericaAlaska Group and DC Organization Unite to Amplify Commercial Fishermen’s VoicesWashington, DC – The Seafood Harvesters of America, an association now representing 17 commercial fishing organizations coast-to-coast, is excited to welcome their newest member, Cordova District Fishermen United (CDFU). A multi-gear organization, CDFU is a non-profit that plays an integral role in the preservation, promotion, and protection of commercial fishing in Alaska.“The addition of CDFU brings with it notable leadership in Alaska’s commercial fishing industry. CDFU is an exceptional organization; we are thrilled to work with them. The Seafood Harvesters of America is a better group for their inclusion. We share the core values of resource stewardship and accountability. We are travelling on the same pathway towards a great American fishery,” said Chris Brown, Chairman of the Harvesters.“We are delighted to join the Seafood Harvesters of America,” said CDFU Executive Director Alexis Cooper. “We understand the importance in unifying commercial fishermen across the country and giving them a voice in our nation’s capital. We can all find common ground in protecting the Magnuson-Stevens Act, receiving a permanent exemption for incidental discharge and ensuring consumers have access to U.S. commercially-harvested, sustainable seafood.”