Greg Buck Memorial Research Fund

The Greg Buck Memorial Research Fund was created in loving memory of Greg Buck at the request of his family. This fund honors Greg's dedication to the study and research of fisheries in Bristol Bay.

Purpose: Supporting the advancement of technology and research methods used to study and understand the sustainability of salmon populations in Bristol Bay.

Geographic Scope: Bristol Bay region, Alaska

Focus Areas:

• Fisheries research and technology advancement
• Salmon population sustainability
• Innovative research methods in fisheries management

What Will Be Funded:

• Research and technology advancement projects
• Study of salmon populations

What Will NOT Be Funded:

• Administrative costs
• Non-research related expenses

Background: Greg Buck spent 25 years working in Bristol Bay fisheries, pioneering digital innovation in salmon catch sampling, developing the Fisheries Database Management System (FDMS), and advancing at-sea scale imaging. He worked with the University of Washington, BBSRI, and ADF&G before retiring in 2022 after successfully forecasting a record Bristol Bay sockeye salmon run.

Organization: Bristol Bay Science and Research Institute (BBSRI) - 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Contact Information:

• Address: BBSRI, PO Box 1464, Dillingham, Alaska 99576
• Email: Jordan@BBSRI.org
• Website: bbsri.org

How to Support/Donate

This appears to be a fundraising/memorial fund rather than a traditional grant application. To contribute:

Via Check:

1. Make check payable to: BBSRI
2. Write on memo line: Greg Buck Memorial Research Fund
3. Send to: BBSRI, PO Box 1464, Dillingham, AK 99576

Contact for More Information:

• Email: Jordan@BBSRI.org
• Phone/additional details available through BBSRI website

Note: BBSRI is a 501(c)(3) corporation and all donations are tax deductible.