The mission of YDFDA is to take full advantage of the opportunities provided by the CDQ program so that YDFDA can play a leading role in the economic development of the YDFDA region. The goals and purpose of the CDQ program are to allocate CDQ to eligible Western Alaska communities to provide the means for starting or supporting commercial fisheries business activities. Through Kwikpak Fisheries, LLC, YDFDA is a leader in the Yukon River salmon fishery.
Representing the communities of Alakanuk • Emmonak • Grayling Kotik • Mountain Village • Nunam Iqua
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