Norman Van Vactor

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Norman Van Vactor is a longtime participant in Bristol Bay fisheries and current CEO of the Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation. He lives in Dillingham.

If Alaska's leaders put 'fish first,' we'll prosper for generations

OPINION: A "fish first" policy maintains Alaska's principle of sustained yield that provides long-term economic strength.

By Lindsey Bloom, Norman Van Vactor and Linda Behnken●

January 04, 2016 at 6:25 pm

Bristol Bay's rivers, rich salmon runs still need permanent protection

OPINION: Bristol Bay's banner salmon season underscores the need to protect its working rivers for keeps.

By Norman Van Vactor●

August 05, 2015 at 6:10 pm