Aleutians West CRSA
| Pronunciation | (uh-LOO-shuns) |
| Incorporation Type: | Coastal Resource Service Area |
| Economic Base: | Subsistence, Fishing, Fish Processing, Fleet Services, Tourism. |
| Annual Precipitation: | 138" including snowfall |
| Population (2007): | 4,757 |
| Legislative District: | 37 S |
| Coastal Area (sq. miles): | 15,927 square miles |
| Shoreline: | 3,700 miles |
| Hours of Daylight Summer: | 17 hours, 8 min |
| Hours of Daylight Winter: | 7 hours, 27 min |
Community Overview: |
The AWCRSA encompasses all of the Aleutian chain from Unalaska Island west to Attu Island, spanning about 1,000 miles. The AWCRSA includes the city of Unalaska, the #1 port in the nation for seafood volume and value. The area is subject to strong winds and storms. Communities include: Adak, Atka, Nikolski, Shemya AFS, and Unalaska |
Coastal Coordinator: |
Karol Kolehmainen P. O. Box 1074 Palmer, AK 99645 Phone: 907-745-6700 Fax: 907-745-6711 |
| Division of Commerce, Community & Economic Development: | Ruth St. Amour |
| ACMP Planner: | Dave Gann Coastal Resource Specialist Phone: 907-465-3529 |
Enforceable Policies and Designated Areas (22.9 kb PDF)
Significant & Minor Plan Amendments
AWCRSA letter to ACMP regarding Proposed Minor Amendment (188 kb PDF)
Proposed Minor Plan Amendment to Coastal Management Plan Volume II Resource Inventory and Analysis Appendix C (2.68 mb PDF)
Proposed AWCRSA Minor Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations (24 kb PDF)
Last modified on November 19, 2010
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