Fishing in AK: PFAS threat continues to plague some parts of the Interior
Introduction Since 2019, the year before COVID struck hard, a certain collection of waterways have been contaminated with PFAS and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) published an Emergency Order saying these waterways were catch-and-release. The latest 2022 update to the Emergency Order has been published, and the list has expanded. The link to the current publication can be found here: Emergency Orders & Press Releases - Sport Fish - ADF&G (alaska.gov) What are PFAS? PFAS stands for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. As defined by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, PFAS are..... "a large, complex, and ever-expanding group of manufactured chemicals that are widely used to make various types of everyday products. For example, they keep food from sticking to cookware, make clothes and carpets resistant to stains, and create firefighting foam that is more effective. PFAS are used in industries such as aerospace, au...