Alaska Aquaculture Permitting
Lease and permit information for commercial marine aquaculture activities
Lease and permit information for commercial marine aquaculture activities
Permits for commercial marine aquaculture activities
The Alaska Aquaculture Permitting portal is a resource for potential and existing aquatic farmers in Alaska. The portal outlines the necessary steps to receive state and federal authorizations for a new aquatic farm, or authorization renewal, amendment, or transfer for existing farms. Note: Finfish farming is illegal in Alaska state waters. This portal does not cover private non-profit salmon hatchery authorizations.
Things to consider before filling out your applications.
What to avoid, but also what positive characteristics to look for in a site to optimize growth and keep your crop healthy long-term.
The local, state, and federal permitting processes.
How to change the conditions of of an an existing farm’s state or federal farm lease or permits or renew existing leases and permits.
Required applications and documents for the leases, permits, and licenses necessary to operate an aquatic farm in Alaska.
Permitting Process
Plan your Project
Local Permitting Process
State Joint Agency Application Process
ADEC Shellfish and Aquatic Plant Permits
USACE Application Process
Alaska Aquaculture Permitting Guide
A PDF version of the Alaska Aquaculture Permitting Guide is available. If you would like a hard copy printed, please go to the Sea Grant bookstore and follow the print request instructions.
Assembled by the Alaska Aquaculture Interagency Working Group.