Lower Kuskokwim Economic Council 

Commercial salmon fishing by independent Eskimo entrepreneurs occurs each summer and is the economic mainstay of our region in SW Alaska - Lower Kuskokwim Economic Council.

Fishermen now use ice-filled canvas bags supplied without charge by LKEDC to store their catch from harvest to processor delivery, ensuring a fresher product.

Through a listing on Alaska SourceLink, fishermen contacted LKEDC to reserve a "Slush Icebag" for the seasonwithout charge. 

Some fisherman purchased their own icebag.

LKEDC persuaded fish buyer to require salmon only be purchased when iced prior to delivery to the tender/processor, ensuring higher product quality/value.

Being provided a mid-winter bonus check for higher quality product, each fishermen received a living wage for their effort.

LKEDC's ice bags provided this result.

Lower KuskokwimEconomic Development Council