Linda Behnken
Linda Behnken, is a commercial fisherman and Executive Director of the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA). Working at the intersection of industry, community and the environment, she has led efforts to support small-scale fishermen and promote their access to Alaska’s fishery resources. Most notably, her work has effectively demonstrated that by engaging fishermen in research, management and stewardship, both the viability of small-scale fisheries and the ecosystem upon which fishing communities depend can be strengthened and sustained for future generations.
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#25 - Linda Behnken - Heinz-Award Winning Ocean-Warrior
Linda Behnken is a Heinz-Award winning Ocean-Warrior based in Sitka, Alaska. Teresa Heinz, Chairman of the Heinz Family Foundation said about her: “Linda’s success in ...
