Version v1.0.1
Enhanced fish count data visualization platform with intelligent station status, survey-grade GPS coordinates, and comprehensive UI/UX improvements. Now featuring three data pillars: ADF&G Sport, ADF&G Commercial, and SASAP research data.
Legal Disclaimer
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE
This application is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G). We are an independent third-party application that displays publicly available ADF&G data for informational purposes only.
Important: ADF&G assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the information displayed through this application. This application does not constitute or imply endorsement by the State of Alaska or ADF&G.
Release Highlights
Key New Features
- Intelligent Station Status: Smart seasonal status system with Active, Recent, Off-Season, and Stale states
- Survey-Grade GPS: NOAA/USGS verified coordinates with source attribution
- Enhanced Species Colors: Consistent color coding across all visualizations
- Improved Loading States: Better user feedback during data loading
Technical Improvements
- Unified Data Management: Streamlined data loading and caching system
- Enhanced PWA: Improved offline capabilities and performance
- Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA compliance improvements
- Performance: Optimized loading times and memory usage
Detailed Feature Breakdown
Live Data Dashboard
- Real-time fish count monitoring from 200+ stations across ADF&G Sport, ADF&G Commercial, and SASAP datasets
- Intelligent station status system (Active, Recent, Off-Season, Stale)
- Species-specific color coding and badges
- Survey-grade GPS coordinates with source attribution
- Multiple view modes: Cards, List, and Compact views
- Advanced sorting and filtering capabilities
Historical Analysis
- Multi-year comparative analysis (1953-2025)
- Interactive Chart.js visualizations with species-specific colors
- Daily and cumulative count charts
- Year-over-year trend analysis
- Seasonal pattern recognition
- Export capabilities for research use
Interactive Mapping
- Leaflet.js powered interactive maps
- Precise station locations with NOAA/USGS verified coordinates
- Custom markers with species and status information
- Regional clustering and zoom controls
- Popup cards with station details and recent data
- Mobile-responsive touch controls
Technical Excellence
- Progressive Web App (PWA) with offline capabilities
- Service Worker caching for improved performance
- Responsive design optimized for all devices
- WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance
- Dark/light theme support with system preference detection
- Performance optimized with lazy loading and caching
Technology Stack
Built with modern web technologies for performance, accessibility, and maintainability. Zero build complexity with CDN-based dependencies.
Frontend Technologies
- HTML5 - Semantic markup with accessibility features
- CSS3 - Modern styling with custom properties
- JavaScript ES6+ - Modern vanilla JavaScript
- Alpine.js 3.x - Reactive framework for interactivity
- Tailwind CSS 3.x - Utility-first CSS framework
Data & Visualization
- Chart.js 4.x - Interactive charts and graphs
- Leaflet.js 1.x - Interactive mapping library
- Turf.js 6.5 - Geospatial analysis toolkit
- Lucide Icons - Beautiful icon library
- JSON APIs - RESTful data integration
Infrastructure & Tools
- Static Site Hosting - Fast, secure deployment
- Service Workers - Offline functionality & caching
- PWA Manifest - Native app-like experience
- GitHub Actions - Automated data pipeline
- CDN Delivery - Global content distribution
Performance & Standards
App Statistics
Monitoring Stations
200+
Sport, Commercial & SASAP stations
Historical Data
144
Years (1882-2025)
Species Tracked
21+
Salmon & other fish species
Release Timeline
Version History
Future Roadmap
Data Sources & Repositories
Three Data Pillars
The Alaska Fish Counts App is built on three comprehensive data repositories, providing the most complete view of Alaska's fisheries data available.
ADFG Sport Dataset
144-year span of sport fishing data (1882-2025)
57+ locations, 6 salmon species, varying historical coverage
ADFG Commercial Dataset
Commercial fishing data and harvest records
Commercial fleet data, harvest statistics, and market information
SASAP Research Dataset
96-year span of research data (1922-2017)
148+ locations, 21+ species, varying research coverage
Primary Data Sources
All fish count data displayed in this application originates from official sources:
Official Data Portals
- • ADF&G Fish Counts: adfg.alaska.gov/sf/FishCounts
- • ADF&G Commercial: Commercial fishing data and harvest records
- • SASAP Research: Scientific research consortium data
Data is collected by ADF&G staff, commercial operators, and research teams at monitoring stations across Alaska.