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March 3, 2012Compiled Weekly by Peg TilestonOn behalf of the Alaska Women’s Environmental Network (AWEN), Alaska Center for the Environment (ACE), and Alaska Conservation Alliance (ACA)
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, TRAINING
The PALMER MUSEUM is excited to share a great lineup of workshops for the community, scheduled to take place in the coming months. For more information about any of these classes and for registration forms, call 907-746-7668 or go to www.palmermuseum.org.The first series is:
March 10 - INTRO to WOOD POWER CARVING with TONY FOWLER of Fishaholics from 9am to 5pm. Students will learn how to safely power carve wood into useable arts and crafts while gaining knowledge of the types of tools used, tips of the trade, wood selection and safety. Cost $50-members; $55-non-members. Materials: $105. For more information, call 907-746-7668 or go to www.palmermuseum.org.
March 10, 17, 24, & 31 - NATIVE SKIN SEWING - FUR HATS with JUNE PARDUE will be held from 10am to 1pm. Learn the basic hand techniques necessary for sewing fur and how to select skins and create lining and trim rabbit or beaver hats. Upon registration, students will receive a supply list for the class and will be responsible for purchasing their own supplies.
March 5-7JUNEAU - AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION - ALASKA CHAPTER ANNUAL CONFERENCE with the theme ALASKA’S WATERS: CHALLENGES and OPPORTUNITIES. Deadline for abstract submission is Feb. 1. Abstract submissions that cover topics of Alaska's water resource policy, research, and management related to: Energy and drinking water, Fish and wildlife habitats, Infrastructure, Basic hydrologic understanding. Other studies pertinent to Alaska's water resources are welcome. For more information, contact [email protected] or go to http://state.awra.org/alaska/.
March 8HOMER - COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP: MAKING YOUR SCIENCE MATTER will be held from 1 to 5pm at the Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center Auditorium will be led by NANCY BARON, author of “Escape from the Ivory Tower: A Guide to Making Your Science Matter”, is designed to help you become a more effective and comfortable communicator. Local news reporters and LA Times writer, Ken Weiss, will provide their perspectives on how you can be more clear and concise when talking to the press, public, and policymakers. The Message Box – a simple yet powerful tool for identifying and streamlining your message – will be presented and put to work during this 4-hr workshop. For more information or to reserve your seat, contact Megan Murphy ([email protected] or 226-4659). RSVP by March 1st to reserve your seat. This workshop is part of the 2012 Kachemak Bay Community Science Conference and will be followed by an evening Nancy Baron presentation, “Agents of Change: True Tales from Those Who Dared”
March 8 - 10HOMER -KACHEMAK BAY COMMUNITY SCIENCE CONFERENCE will be held at the Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center. The conference will provide an opportunity for researchers to present their findings to each other and to the Kachemak Bay communities who depend upon the diversity of the region’s resources. There are TWO WORKSHOPS in conjunction with the conference that focus on
enhancing science communication within our communities. The MARCH 8 WORKSHOP, instructed by NANCY BARON (COMPASS), targets scientists, media outlets, and decision-makers and the MARCH 9 workshop, instructed by MARILYN SIGMAN (COSEE), targets scientists and teachers. Conference Sessions include: Observing the Kachemak Bay Ecosystem (results of long-term monitoring programs, recent directed research, and/or inter-related dynamics of the bay ecology and Kachemak Bay communities), Managing the Kachemak Bay Ecosystem (evidence of trends (and/or the various magnitudes of change within the system) and policy transitions by agencies in the region), and Sustaining the Kachemak Bay Ecosystem (social implications to environmental change are invited and research related to the social-ecological system dynamics of climate science, coastal and watershed issues, and public health). For more information, contact http://kbayscience.org/contact-us.html or call 907) 235-6667 or Fax (907) 235-6668.
March 9 & 10ALASKA BOTANICAL GARDEN'S ANNUAL MEETING & SPRING GARDEN CONFERENCE theme is EXTEND THE SEASON, EXPAND YOUR MIND. Keynote speaker is organic gardening and season extension expert ELIOT COLEMAN, along with another fantastic array of Alaskan gardening and botany experts, including VERNA PRATT, TIM MEYERS, JULIE RILEY, MARILYN BARKER, MEL MONSEN, and more. Many of the sessions will focus on growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and successful food production. Registration rates and particulars are posted on our website: www.alaskabg.org (there are discounts for early registration rates before 3/1). Besides online registration, folks can register via phone (907-770-3691) or fax (907-770-0555), or scanned & emailed to [email protected].
March 9, 23, 30, April 6, 13, and Field trip - April 14PALMER - ORGANIC GARDENING: The COMPREHENSIVE COURSE will be held in Room SNOD 119, Mat-Su College from 6 to 8:45pm. For more information, go to www.goodearthgardenschool.com or email [email protected].
March 10 & 11ANCHORAGE - DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA TRAINING will be held at the IBEW Hall, 3333 Denali Street. Campaign experts from across the country will get you ready for the upcoming election cycle when elected officials and great new candidates need your support. This training will be great for candidates, campaign managers, and volunteers. To get more information and to for more information and to register go to http://democracyforamerica.com/events/35430-dfa-campaign-academy-in-anchorage.
March 13, 14 & 15FAIRBANKS - PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS (March 13) and the SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE (March 14 & 15) will be held at the Princess Riverside Lodge. Review the agenda and register at www.uaf.edu/ces/ah/sare/conference/. The two preconference workshops are Business Planning for Farmers, and Cultivating Mushrooms Workshop. For more information contact Taylor Maida by email at [email protected] or call 474-2422.
**March 14 – 166th ANNUAL WOMEN'S SUMMIT, coming up March 14-16th. ARJ is celebrating our 20th anniversary this year with the theme of The Next 20 Years: Achieving Equality for All Alaskans. Our special guest speakers are Montana State Senator Christine Kaufmann (http://www.ckaufmann.com/) and Jamee Greer of the Montana Human Rights Network. Senator Kaufmann has a long history of working on equal rights initiatives and Jamee is currently working on these efforts. In Montana they have succeeded in passing equal rights legislation in several locations. We can learn from them.
Hope you can join us! For more information, please call 334.3055 or email [email protected].
March 19 - 23JUNEAU - ALASKA YOUTH FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION'S ANNUAL CIVICS & CONSERVATION SUMMIT brings 20 youth leaders to our state capital for a week of high-impact, fun-filled, and adrenaline-pumping civic engagement lessons. During this event, youth will learn the following skills: how to talk with the media, how to communicate with elected officials, how to read a bill, and how to impact decisions our leaders make about our environment and our lives. We also include sessions on the tribal resolution process, environmental justice, and defining sources of power and influence. The training ends with youth-led visits to state legislators to discuss environmental concerns and interests. This is a life-changing training that will give teens skills they can use in any arena.
March 28 - 31DILLINGHAM - 5TH WESTERN ALASKA INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE CONFERENCE AND FORUM: RESILIENCE in a CHANGING WORLD will be held on the UAF Bristol Bay Campus. The South West Interagency-Fish Meeting (SWIM) is being held in conjunction with WAISC. Keynote speaker: RICHARD SEIFERT, Community Sustainability Coordinator and Professor Emeritus, Cooperative Extension Service. Registration: Registration – $20, March 28, Pizza Social – $20, March 29, Keynote Address and Dinner – $30. Online registration is available at https://seagrant.uaf.edu/conferences/ssl/register.php?id=129 . WAISC travel scholarships and discountsAirfare discounts and travel funding are available for this conference. For more information, contact. Adam Kane, Science Educational Liaison, at 907-842-5109 or 1-800-478-5109, of email [email protected].
**April 2 & 3ANILCA SEMINAR will be held in the Hotel Captain Cook, Endeavor Room from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Anyone who wants to understand Alaska and its future must understand ANILCA - the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (1980). Cost (there's a special young professional discount!) includes comprehensive ANILCA Study Guide and CD; lunches and continental breakfasts; as well as lively discussion with expert guest speakers. Cost:$600 Includes tuition, meals, and materials. Lead: North member $400. Young Professional (under 40) scholarships available. For more information or to register, go to www.institutenorth.org or contact Karlin Itchoak at (907) 771-2443 or [email protected].
**April 17 - 19JUNEAU - COASTAL TEMPERATE RAINFORESTS: INTEGRATING SCIENCE, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, and COMMUNITIES will be held at the Centennial Hall beginning at 8am on Tuesday and 9am on Wednesday and Thursday. This event will highlight the science, resource management, and community development of the rainforests of the North Pacific! You are invited to attend and to submit proposal to present a poster. The event is a 3 day look at the history, current use, and future of coastal rainforest management, with great science, dynamic sessions, and exciting keynote speakers. For more information contact 907-796-6146, [email protected] or Scott Owen at 703-358-2636 or email: [email protected]. To register, go to https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=wrqtfgiab&oeidk=a07e55v49is184c81b1&oseq=.
**April 19 & 20ANCHORAGE - 4th ANNUAL BUSINESS OF CLEAN ENERGY IN ALASKA CONFERENCE will be held at the Dena’ina Center. Join business, civic and government leaders from across Alaska and leading industry experts from around the nation. Clean energy is a $250 billion-a-year business worldwide, and Alaska has the potential to be a world leader in this growing field. Keynote speakers: JON WELLINGHOFF, Chair, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and Retired
Vice Admiral DENNIS V. MCGINN President, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). Help create a clean energy future for Alaska! Register by March 12 and save at www.BCEAconference.com or call 907-929.7770. Exhibitor and sponsor opportunities also available. For more information, contact Stephanie Nowers, Communications Director, 907-929-7770 or 907-229-1982 cell.
**April 23 - May5ANCHORAGE - PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE lays the foundation for understanding and working with natural systems to design sustainable human environments that produce food, shelter, and energy. During this two-week course, participants will engage in lectures, discussions, hands-on activities, field trips, optional evening workshops, and a group design projects. This course puts particular emphasis on home-scale and community-scale solutions appropriate to Alaska including neighborhood and intersection repair, place-making, economic and legal issues, and alternative affordable efficient housing. For more information or to register, go to: http://akpermaculture.wordpress.com/ or contact Saskia Esslinger at 907-563-1119 or [email protected].
May 17 - 20KENAI - RAFTING TRIP REGISTRATION OPEN! The KENAI BIRDING FESTIVAL is full of activities designed for birders of all levels, including young and beginning birders. In addition to local birding experts, BILL THOMPSON, III, world renowned birder, author and Bird Watcher's Digest Editor, will provide workshops and outings as well as rafting trips, films, art shows and more. This 3-day event showcases the beautiful state parks, fantastic wildlife refuge and pristine beaches that draw thousands of birds to the Kenai Peninsula each year. Free and fee activities. For more information including a detailed schedule, visit www.kenaibirdfest.com.
WEBINARS, WEBCASTS & TELECONFERENCES
March 5 (TELECONFERENCE AVAILABLE)JUNEAU - NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION and DEVELOPMENT BOARD will meet at 9am in the DNR Commissioner’s Office, 5th Floor, 400 Willougby Avenue. Participation by teleconference is possible by dialing toll-free: 1-866-895-5510 code: 5838521. Draft agenda: Commissioner’s Comments, NRCS Report: a. State Technical Committee & Local Working Groups, b. NRCS reorganization; Tribal Conservation Districts, Southeast Alaska Conservation District Formation: a. Review of new cooperators agreements, Board comments, Public comments. For more information, contact Shana Joy at 907-269-5007 or [email protected].
March 6 (WEBINAR) INTERAGENCY SCIENCE IN THE ARCTIC will be held from 10 to 11am Alaska Local Time. Presenter is ERICA KEY, National Science Foundation. To hear the audio presentation during a webinar:1) With a regular telephone dial: 1- (877) 594-8353; 2) When prompted, enter the Participant passcode: 83847342. Please mute your phone and do not put the phone on hold. To view the presentation during a webinar: 1) Point your web browser to: http://infiniteconferencing.com/Events/accap/2) Enter Participant Code 83847342; 3) Enter the rest of the requested information (The name and organization you enter will be seen by other participants, but your contact information will remain confidential); 4) Click the blue "log-in" button.
**March 16 (TELECONFERENCE)Public hearing will be held by teleconference on the PROPOSED WASTEWATER GENERAL PERMITS for OIL and GAS EXPLORATION in the BEAUFORT and CHUKCHI SEA from 10am to 1pm - EPA presentation and public testimony and 2 to 5pm EPA presentation and public testimony. To
attend by phone only call 1-866-299-3188 ( code: 2065536524). EPA and the state are preparing the Beaufort and Chukchi General Permits at the same time, combining the statements of basis in one fact sheet, and combining public comment periods and public hearings for both permits. The Fact Sheet describes the types of facilities and proposed discharges; proposed effluent limits and other conditions; maps and descriptions of the proposed coverage areas and restricted areas; and a summary of the supporting technical materials. For more information, go to the following websites: For the Beaufort Sea, go to: Beaufort Draft Permit (PDF), Summary of permits changes (PDF), Beaufort Notice of Intent Information Sheet (PDF), Cooling Water Intake Structure Requirements (PDF), Alaska's Draft Clean Water Act Certification to EPA (PDF), Alaska Application Form 2M - Request for a Mixing Zone (PDF), and Alaska Noncompliance Notification form (PDF). For the Chukchi Sea, go to: Chukchi Draft Permit (PDF), Technical Fact Sheet (PDF), Summary of permits changes (PDF), Chukchi Notice of Intent Information Sheet (PDF), and Cooling Water Intake Structure Requirements (PDF). For more information, contact Hanh Shaw at 206-553-0171 or email [email protected]. For state information, contact Adele Fetter at [email protected].
GRANTS/AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS
March 9Deadline for Request for Proposal (RFP) for a synthesis of EXISTING SCIENTIFIC and TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE related to marine ecosystem structure and function, including humans (i.e. biological, physical, sociological, traditional, etc.) from the CHUKCHI and BEAUFORT SEAS and the BERING STRAIT NORTH of ST. LAWRENCE ISLAND, as well as an identification of research needs to help plan potential, upcoming research programs by the North Pacific Marine Research Institute, NPRB, NSF, and other organizations. For more information please see http://arctic.nprb.org/.
March 10Deadline for applications for the 2012-2013 RESEARCHER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM applicants for two accomplished scientists to conduct research in DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE. Each Researcher-in-Residence will spend a month or more in the park, conducting self-directed fieldwork and sharing their expertise with park staff and visitors. The Researcher-in-Residence program facilitates the sharing of knowledge and resources between academic scientists and Denali resources staff, interpreters, and visitors. The program is designed to provide funding for tenure-track faculty, but may also be appropriate for state and federal agency scientists or private-sector researchers. Up to $10,000 is available per recipient for research, and an additional $8,000 may be available for the subsequent creation of educational outreach products. Fieldwork must take place in 2012, 2013, or over both years. A decision is expected to be made by March 20, or soon thereafter. Information about the Researcher-in-Residence program, including specifics on how to apply and other information helpful to the application process, is available at www.nps.gov/dena/naturescience/research.htm. For more information, please contact Murie Science and Learning Center coordinator Sierra McLane at 907-683-6436 or [email protected].
March 15Deadline for submissions for the 2012 ALASKA JUNIOR DUCK STAMP CONTEST from K-12 students. Participants select a species of North American waterfowl, do research on this species and its habitat, and then depict their findings through art and writing. Prizes, cash awards, and national recognition await the winners. Get to know North America’s waterfowl and enter the contest! Visit this webpage for more information http://alaska.fws.gov/jrduck.
**March 15Deadline for application for the ARCTIC AUDUBON SOCIETY’S SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM that funds conservation related projects that support our mission to protect Alaska’s ecosystems by
encouraging research, education, and management that will contribute to appreciation and good stewardship of our natural heritage. Grant requests up to $2000 will be accepted. Partial funding may be offered. Proposed projects should enhance the understanding and conservation of Northern Alaska’s organisms and/or ecosystems. Projects dedicated to increasing public awareness and knowledge of conservation issues are appropriate, as are projects that develop educational tools. All applications will be reviewed and a decision announced by the end of March. High school and middle school students and teacher are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be expected to submit a report of outcomes and may be asked to give a short public presentation. Applicants should submit an application consisting of two pages (maximum: A one page cover letter introducing themselves, their interest in the proposal and contact information (essential) and a one-page project description that includes a budget, timeline, expected outcomes, and how the project relates to the mission of Arctic Audubon. Please submit by email to [email protected] or by mail to Arctic Audubon, PO Box 82098, Fairbanks, Alaska 99708. For more information about Arctic Audubon, go to www.arcticaudubon.org. Please direct question to [email protected].
March 30Deadline for nominations for the 2012 BLM RECLAMATION AND SUSTAINABLE MINERAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS. These awards recognize operations that embody the principles of sustainable mineral development or represent outstanding examples of environmental stewardship through mining reclamation. The five categories are: HARDROCK MINERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD recognizes efforts in environmental stewardship. This category recognizes achievements demonstrating continuous or repeated efforts to successfully meet or exceed Federal, State, or local reclamation requirements with minimal oversight. HARDROCK MINERAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ECONOMIC SECURITY AWARD recognizes projects that show concern for community responsibilities and the economic benefits of mineral development. This award recognizes successful coordination of projects with local and regional stakeholders. Projects that contribute to quality of life or show concern for a community’s long-term health are also eligible. HARDROCK MINERAL SMALL OPERATOR AWARD recognizes efforts in environmental stewardship of operators with fewer than 15 employees. Similar to the Hardrock Mineral Environmental Award, this award recognizes achievements demonstrating continuous or repeated efforts to successfully meet or exceed Federal, State, or local reclamation requirements with minimal oversight. HARDROCK MINERAL DIRECTOR’S AWARD recognizes outstanding achievement in a particular area of sustainable development. The award will recognize an operator whose dedication and commitment to excellence has resulted in the use of a new or innovative design or technique that allows or enhances successful operations in technically challenging conditions or in critical environmental settings. “FIX A SHAFT TODAY!” (FAST!) AWARD recognizes active participation in the FAST! Campaign, which is a partnership initiative aimed at eradicating unsafe abandoned mine land features, especially open mine shafts. To complete the nomination form, go to: http://www.blm.gov/ak/st/en/prog/minerals/reclamation.html, or contact John Hoppe, BLM-Alaska Geologist, at (907) 271-3218.
**March 30 (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)Deadline for submissions for the ALASKA HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL JURIED ART SHOW. "Call for Artists" features opportunities for Alaskan artists of all ages and abilities to showcase their work at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center in Ketchikan from April through May 2012. The mission of the Alaska Hummingbird Festival and this art show is to educate and promote awareness of the spring migratory birds of southeast Alaska. Please review the above attachment for more detail. Submit your work to Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, 50 Main Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901, C/O Hummingbird Festival. Mailed entries must include return postage payable to Alaska Geographic Associations. For more information, contact Leslie Swada at 907.617.7746. For more information, go to http://ketchikanarts.org/2010/12/alaska-hummingbird-festival-juried-art-show-call-to-artists.
March 31Deadline for submissions for the 2012 ALASKA STATE-FISH ART CONTEST from K-12 students. Educators can download a free curriculum and learn how to use art as a springboard into the fascinating world of fish. K-12 students can draw, paint, and write their way to free prizes, fishing gear, and national recognition while getting to know Alaska’s state fish! Visit this webpage for more information go to http://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/fish/contest_art.htm.
**April 15 Deadline for applications for the AK Dept. of Transportation & Public FACILITIES SECTION 5311 RURAL PUBLIC TRANSIT GRANTS for SFY2013. Purpose of the grants are to: Encourage communities to identify and address deficiencies in their rural public transportation, and intercity connections; Assist local areas in determining community benefits and support for rural public transportation, or intercity bus connections: Provide funding to preserve or enhance rural public transportation or intercity bus connections where there is a demonstrated need and measurable benefit; Support a sustainable network of services within and between communities: Establish opportunities for local jurisdictions, regional organizations, private sector agencies, state and federal governments, and tribal governments in Alaska to work collaboratively; ensure stakeholders have a voice in project development; and encourage appropriate cost sharing on projects; and Require local agencies to coordinate their services with other transportation providers in their area, as well as programs who may be able to use or purchase the services. For more information, go to: http://dot.alaska.gov/stwdplng/transit/pub/SFY2013Section5311GrantInfoInstruc.doc.
DEADLINES
March 5Deadline for comments on a PROPOSED LAND EXCHANGE between the TETLIN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE and THE CONSERVATION FUND (TCF). The proposed land exchange would remove one potential barrier to construction of the Alaska Pipeline Project (APP), while providing the National Wildlife Refuge System with a total net gain of lands containing important wildlife habitat and valued at $1.11M. During the summer of 2011, APP approached the Service about the possibility of a land exchange, one of many steps that would be necessary before building APP’s proposed natural gas pipeline from the North Slope of Alaska to Canada. To comply with long-standing contractual agreements in Canada, any pipeline corridor crossing the border from Alaska would first cross about 2 miles of Tetlin Refuge. The proposed land exchange would transfer approximately 400 acres of land to TCF from Tetlin Refuge. In exchange, TCF would set up a fund to purchase lands in Tetlin Refuge or other National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska, which would then be donated to the Service and become part of the surrounding refuge. In addition, TCF would transfer, through donation and exchange, about 515 acres to the Neches River National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. The land exchange was proposed and negotiated as a means of resolving a permitting conflict involving the APP pipeline corridor. Removing the proposed pipeline corridor land from Tetlin Refuge through a land exchange could expedite the process by enabling APP to obtain a pipeline easement through Tetlin Refuge within regulatory deadlines. Additional details concerning the proposed land exchange can be found online at: http://tetlin.fws.gov. The Service is beginning to prepare an Environmental Assessment to assess potential impacts of the proposed land exchange. Submit comments via email to: [email protected].
March 5Deadline for comments on the proposed JOHNS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, KLATT ROAD to HIGH VIEW DRIVE to rehabilitate .85 mile of Johns Road. The proposed project may include the following: Resurface the road from Klatt Road to Dailey Avenue; Reconstruct the road and replace the curb & gutter from Dailey Avenue to High View Drive; Replace existing four foot wide sidewalk from
Klatt Road to High View Drive on the east side of the project; Extend the sidewalk from Pettis Road to High View Drive on the west side; Upgrade or replace approximately 31 pedestrian ramps ; Replace storm drain inlets/outlets and cross culverts, as needed; and Install lighting at crossing areas, signage, and striping. Construction is anticipated to begin in June 2012. For more information, contact Sean Holland, Project Manager at 260-0670 or Angela Hunt, Environmental Team Leader at 269-0529. Submit comments to Brian Elliott, Regional Environmental Manager at [email protected].
March 5Comments are due on the DRAFT IMPACT STATEMENT on the PROPOSED 737-MILE GAS PIPELINE FROM PRUDHOE BAY to COOK INLET. The small-diameter pipeline, expected to cost $8.4 billion, would be complete by 2019, according to the notice published in the Federal Register Jan. 20. The Alaska Stand Alone Pipeline, a name created so that the acronym would be ASAP, is envisioned as a 24-inch wide pipeline that would run along the Dalton and Parks highways to the coast. It would run to the west of Fairbanks, with a 12-inch spur line from Dunbar to Fairbanks. At first, the line would carry up to 250 million cubic feet per day, about half of its ultimate capacity, the report says. Fairbanks would be supplied with 60 million cubic feet per day. A new Yukon River crossing, with a suspension bridge six-tenths of a mile downstream from the existing bridge, is one option. Another is placing the pipeline on the bridge, which already carries the oil pipeline. A third option is to use horizontal drilling techniques to go under the river, but the report says the feasibility of that option is unknown.
March 5Deadline for comments on the proposal to CONDUCT a TWO DIMENSIONAL (2D) and THREE DIMENSIONAL (3D) SEISMIC ACQUISITION PROGRAM. The 3D portion is approximately 2.64 sq. miles and the 2D line length is 12.70 linear miles; both programs are just north of Goose Bay and west of Knik Arm. Access will be by trucks and snowmachines when possible. The seismic program will be conducted with helicopters and heliportable drill rigs for ears that cannot be reached with existing road systems. The application package is available at hhtp://www.dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Permitting/Permitting.httm@permittingnotices http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/ Permitting/Documents/2012/Linc_Energy_Angel_2D_3D_Plan_Operations_20120206.pdf.
March 6COOK INLET - Comments are due on an application for an OIL DISCHARGE PREVENTION AND CONTINGENCY PLAN RENEWAL by COOK INLET ENERGY, LLC (CIE). Onshore facilities are situated on the West Forelands Peninsula on the western shore of Cook Inlet. The Osprey Platform is located approximately 1.8 miles off the tip of the West Forelands. For more information or to submit comments to the AK Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Div. of Spill Prevention & Response, Industry Preparedness Program, 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501,or call (907) 269-3094.. Copies of the application and plan are available for public review at the department’s Anchorage and Soldotna offices.
March 6Comments are due on an application for an oil DISCHARGE PREVENTION AND CONTINGENCY PLAN (PLAN) K-SEA TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS, LLC. The applicant will transport petroleum products within State waters with a maximum Cargo Capacity of 189,242 barrels. Location of Activity include Southeast, Prince William Sound, Cook Inlet, Kodiak, Bristol Bay, Aleutians, Western Alaska, Northwest Arctic, and the North Slope Regions of Alaska.. For more information or to submit comments, contact Leah Durocher at by Fax at 907-269-7687, or email [email protected]. Copies of the application are available for review at the department’s Anchorage DEC office at 555 Cordova Street and the Valdez office. An electronic copy of the plan will also be available if requested. Please call (907) 269-7539 to schedule an appointment.
March 7BERING LAND BRIDGE NATIONAL PRESERVE (BELA) - Deadline for comment on the Environmental Assessment (EA) by the National Park Service (NPS) proposal to ESTABLISH 18 FENCED GRAZING EXCLOSURES TO STUDY LICHEN GROWTH RATES and UNGULATE (CARIBOU, REINDEER, MUSKOX) GRAZING EFFECTS in BERING LAND BRIDGE NATIONAL PRESERVE (BELA), starting in the summer of 2012. Each exclosure fence would be 30 ft x 30 ft, 6 feet high, established for 30-50 years, and accessed by helicopter for both construction and regular readings of vegetation plots. Reading of vegetation plots would be conducted once every 10 years. The project area is eligible for wilderness but is not designated as wilderness. The two primary purposes of the proposal are 1) to provide data for a scientifically-based reindeer grazing management plan, and 2) to provide long-term data on caribou habitat quality and forage quantity for the Western Arctic Caribou Herd’s winter range in Bering Land Bridge. A secondary objective is to provide long-term data on climate-driven vegetation change in the absence of grazing. The EA is available online at: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=32156. For more information or to submit comments, contact Jeanette Pomrenke at 907-443-2522 or email [email protected].
**March 9Deadline for nominations for scientists for the EPA BRISTOL BAY WATERSHED ASSESSMENT PEER REVIEW PANEL. The public is invited to nominate qualified scientists to be considered for an external peer review panel that will evaluate EPA’s draft Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment. EPA is conducting an assessment to examine if large-scale mining development is likely to have adverse effects on salmon and resident fish populations in the Kvichak and Nushagak Rivers of the Bristol Bay watershed, and if effects on fish are likely to affect people and wildlife in the region. EPA anticipates release of a draft assessment report in late April. Peer review, the evaluation of a product by experts who were not involved in its development, is a critical tool used in the scientific community to ensure decisions are based on high-quality, sound science. Nominees for the peer review panel should have background knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas: Mining, particularly porphyry copper, Salmon fisheries biology, Surface, subsurface or watershed hydrology, Aquatic ecology, Biogeochemistry, Seismology, Ecotoxicology, Wildlife ecology, Indigenous Alaskan cultures. An independent contractor will accept nominations online. Final peer review panel members will be selected by the contractor based upon the following criteria: Demonstrated expertise through relevant peer reviewed publications, Professional accomplishments and recognition by professional societies, Demonstrated ability to work constructively and effectively in a committee setting, Absence of financial conflicts of interest, No actual conflicts of interest or the appearance of bias, Willingness to commit adequate time for a thorough review of the assessment report commencing in late April 2012, and In-person participation at a peer review panel meeting in Anchorage, Alaska in August 2012. Following its review of the draft Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment, the peer review panel will meet in August in Anchorage. There will be an opportunity at the meeting for members of the public to provide input to panel members and observe the panel’s discussions. To submit a peer review nomination, go to http://www.versar.com/epa/bristolbaynominationform.html. For more information, contact Hanady Kader, EPA Public Affairs, at 206-553-0454 or email [email protected].
March 9Deadline for request of a public hearing on the FINAL FINDINGS AND DECISION SURFACE COAL MINING PERMIT JUMBO DOME MINE form USIBELLI COAL MINE The permit area consists of approximately 3,237.7 acres of which 1098.7 will be disturbed over the 27 year mine life. DMLW has determined that the application contains all information required. The proposed Jumbo Dome Mine is located on State Land approximately 90 miles south of Fairbanks and 9 miles northeast of Healy. The new mining area has proven and probable reserves of 83 million tons from four coal seams of the Upper Suntrana Formation. The application proposes a maximum mining rate of approximately three million tons per year for 30 years. The application provides an operation plan and a reclamation plan for
the proposed mine area. Operation under this permit will be guaranteed by an initial bond amount $1,671,930 to cover pond construction. Prior to mining, a reclamation bond in the amount of $4,636,780 reflecting all operations for the first 5 year term will be posted. The permits will be issued upon submission by the applicant and acceptance by DMLW of a performance bond for the initial bond for permit S-0606. The bond shall be on a form provided by Alaska Department of Natural Resources and will be conditioned upon the completion of the required reclamation, and compliance with all terms, stipulations, and conditions of the permit. Coverage under the bond shall include all areas disturbed in year one of permit S-0606. The permits, when issued, will be for a term of five years and the stipulations become a binding part of the permits themselves. The Final Findings of Facts and Decision and the approved permit application are available for review at www.dnr.state.ak.us/mlw/mining/index.htm. For more information or to submit comments, contact by Fax to 907.269.8918; or email [email protected].
March 9VALDEZ - Comments are due on the PROPOSED REISSUANCE of NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT WITH STATE CERTIFICATION to ALYESKA PIPELINE SERVICE CO. VALDEZ MARINE TERMINAL. The draft permit reauthorizes discharges from the ballast water treatment plant and the sanitary wastewater treatment plant to Port Valdez. The proposed permit includes additional effluent restrictions and monitoring requirements compared to the existing administratively extended permit. This Notice also serves as Public Notice for THE STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (DEC), DRAFT CERTIFICATION of reasonable assurance that the Alyeska NPDES permit will comply with the applicable provisions of the Clean Water Act. The NPDES permit will not be reissued until the certification requirements of Section 401 have been met. For information concerning the state draft 401 certification, please contact Marc Bentley at (907) 269-6287. Alyeska Draft Permit is available at http://yosemite.epa.gov/r10/water.nsf/NPDES+Public+Notices/alyeska-pn-2012. The Alyeska Permit Fact Sheet is located at http://www.epa.gov/region10/pdf/permits/npdes/ak/ak0023248_alyeska_vmt_fs_2012.pdf. The State Draft 401 Certification is located at \fs22cs2 http://www.epa.gov/region10/pdf/permits/npdes/ak/ak0023248_alyeska_vmt_401cert_2012.pdf . For more information or to comments, contact Ms. Erin Seyfried, Office of Water/Watersheds, at [email protected] or Fax (206) 553-0165. For more information or to submit comments on the DEC State Certification, contact Marc Bentley at [email protected].
****March 12Federal land management agencies in Alaska, together with the Alaska Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities (ADOT&PF), are undertaking a pioneering EFFORT to DEVELOP a MULTI-AGENCY LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LRTP) for FEDERAL LANDS in the state. This plan will facilitate the strategic identification and prioritization of transportation infrastructure and systems needed. The draft Alaska Federal Lands LRTP is available at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=1&projectID=39393&documentID=43975. This LRTP is being developed to help Federal land managers to make better funding decisions for transportation facilities that provide access to and within public lands in Alaska. This document will serve as a tool to collectively engage the various agencies on how they can work together to set statewide transportation priorities and leverage funds to meet transportation needs for Alaska's Federal public lands. The draft NPS Alaska Region LRTP identifies transportation issues and sets priorities for parks in the Alaska Region in a drop-down plan to the interagency umbrella plan.
**March 12Deadline for nomination for the BLM RESOURCE ADVISORY COUNCIL (RAC) for five open positions which advises BLM Alaska on public land issues. The BLM’s RACs, composed of citizens
chosen for their expertise in natural resource issues, help the Bureau carry out its stewardship of 245 million acres of public lands. The five positions open on the BLM Alaska Resource Advisory Council are in the following categories: One vacancy in Category One –Representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral development, transportation or rights-of-way, off-highway vehicle use, and commercial recreation. One vacancy in Category Two – Representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, and dispersed recreation activities. Three vacancies in Category Three – Representatives of state, county, or local elected office; representatives and employees of a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources; representatives of Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; representatives and employees of academic institutions who are involved in natural sciences; and the public-at-large. Nomination forms may be found at http://www.blm.gov/ak/st/en/res/rac.html. Nominations may be faxed to (907) 271-5421 or emailed to [email protected]. For more information, contact Thom Jennings at 907.271.3335, Fax 907.271.5421 or email: [email protected].
**March 12Comments are due on the request for a permit to APPLY PESTICIDES, by the ALASKA RAILROAD CORP. in the PALMER-WASILLA AREA. The ARR want to apply herbicide to a 16 foot wide strip of the railroad right-of-way on twelve miles of track in the Palmer-Wasilla area, including the Palmer branch line and the Wasilla mainline from the Palmer branch line to the Palmer-Wasilla Highway crossing. The proposed products include Aquamaster, with EPA registration number 524-343, with active ingredient glyphosate. This product requires the use of an additive, and the Railroad proposes to use the product Agri-Dex. Aquamaster has the same active ingredient as Roundup and many other home use products, and is approved for both terrestrial and aquatic use. Treatment is proposed for summer months throughout the duration of the permit. Copies of the application are available at http://dec.alaska.gov/eh/pest/publicnotice.htm. For more information or to submit comments, contact Rebecca Colvin at 907-269-7802, Fax 907-269-7600 or email [email protected]. For specific information regarding the application, contact: Karin Hendrickson at (907) 376-1856, Fax (907) 376-2382 or email [email protected]
**March 13WILLOW - Deadline for comments on the DRAFT WILLOW AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - The Willow Area Community Organization requested assistance from the Borough in drafting a comprehensive plan. A planning team was formed in October of 2007. Monthly meetings have been taking place to prepare a draft. The plan is available at http://ww1.matsugov.us/docman/doc_view/3617-willowpublic-review-draft?tmpl=component&format=raw.
**March 16Comments are due on the proposal to adopt regulation changes dealing with waters important for the spawning, rearing, or migration of anadromous fish, including the following: Several revisions are proposed to be made to the Atlas to the Catalog of Waters Important for the Spawning, Rearing, or Migration of Anadromous Fishes and Catalog of Waters Important for the Spawning, Rearing, or Migration of Anadromous Fishes. The list of rivers, lakes, and streams will be updated, including additions, deletions, and changes to the legal descriptions of many of these waters. Minor revisions will be made to the introduction of the Catalog and Atlas, including updates to ADF&G regional contact information. Species-specific information will be used in place of undifferentiated species information wherever possible. The proposed changes for all six regions of Alaska (Southeastern, Southcentral, Southwestern, Western, Arctic, and Interior) are available at http://awc.adfg.alaska.gov. For more information or to submit comments, contact Paul Blanche at [email protected].
**March 19
Deadline for comments on the SOUTHEAST INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN (SEIRP) TECHNICAL DRAFT REPORT prepared for AK Energy Authority (AEA) by Black & Veatch and HDR Alaska. The SEIRP is a directional plan that identifies the types of resources, including alternative resources that should be developed in the future in the Southeast Alaska region. The report addresses demand-side management/energy efficiency and emerging technologies, such as tidal. The report is available at http://www.akenergyauthority.org/southeastIRP.html.
**March 19DENALI NATIONAL PARK - Comments are due on the proposal to make improvements and additions to the HORSESHOE LAKE TRAIL. The current trail to the picturesque Horseshoe Lake isapproximately 1.5 miles long, and is very popular with park visitors. The lake provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, and visitors walking on the trail have opportunities to see moose, beaver, and several bird species. The footpath was constructed in 1940 as the park’s first established trail. The trailhead is located at the railroad crossing on the Denali Park road (Mile 1). Sections of the trail are in poor condition. There are steep sections that are difficult for many visitors, and portions are eroding due to inadequate drainage. A network of social trails has developed around the lake and throughout the area, creating additional erosion and damage to sensitive wildlife habitat, including beaver dams and lodges.Proposed changes may include: Rehabilitation of social trails; Reconstruction of the existing Horseshoe Lake Trail to improve trail surface and drainage; Construction of a new loop trail to the Nenana River and around Horseshoe Lake; Extending the trail to the Nenana River and around Horseshoe Lake would provide increased hiking opportunities for visitors and consolidate use, allowing the web of social trails to be rehabilitated. For more information or to submit comments, contact Dan Ostrowski, Project Lead at 907-683-9557 or email [email protected] or Paula Homan, Project Planning Lead, at 907-683-6223 or email [email protected].
**March 19Deadline for comments on the SOUTHEAST ENERGY that recommends that Southeast should significantly increase demand side management and energy efficiency programs in order to reduce the draw on existing hydro resources and improve the quality of life in our communities (and save the region about $137 million in 50 years). It also recommends a number of small hydro projects and two short intertie segments to address high energy costs in our diesel dependent communities. The plan also studied the region-wide intertie plan that has long been pushed by Southeast Conference and a relatively newer plan to build an intertie to Canada. Both were not recommended due to cost and other issues. Space heating was addressed via the plan, and the recommendations focused on wood pellet-based heating. We also think efficient electric heating, such as heat pumps and other technologies, should be included and emphasized in this section. This plan is a huge step forward for creating consensus around a progressive energy plan for Southeast, eliminating distracting and expensive options and focusing efforts on doable ways to solve our energy problems and manage our public resources. SEACC is largely supportive of this plan, but know it always has room for improvement. Please visit http://www.akenergyauthority.org/seirp-comments.html to read the draft plan and submit your comments.
March 19FAIRBANKS – Comments are due on the proposal to issue an AIR QUALITY CONTROL OPERATING PERMIT for the SOUTH CUSHMAN LANDFILL. South Cushman Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill divided into two solid waste disposal units: (1) the construction and demolition debris Disposal Area; and (2) the municipal solid waste Disposal Area. It also operates 11 oil-fired boilers for building heat. Potential annual emissions of regulated air pollutants will not will not exceed: 2.1 tons of Nitrogen Oxides, 0.5 tons of Carbon Monoxide, 22.4 tons of Particulate Matter, 7.9 tons of Sulfur Dioxide, and 8.6 tons of Volatile Organic Compounds. The total potential emissions of regulated air pollutants are 22.6 tons per year. The potential Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions are
76,600 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions. The draft Operating Permit and Statement of Basis are available at https://myalaska.state.ak.us/dec/air/airtoolsWeb/PublicPermitListings.aspx. For more information or to submit comments, contact Wally Evans at (907)269-7562 or email [email protected].
**March 22Deadline for comments on request for permit to APPLY HERBICIDE TO THE SEWARD HIGHWAY NEAR MILE 72 to control Invasive Orange Hawkweed by the AK Association of Conservation Districts (AACD). The proposed products include Milestone Specialty Herbicide, with EPA registration number 62719-519, with active ingredient aminopyralid (trilsopropanolammonium salt of 2-pyridine carboxylic acid). The AACD also proposes to use a non-ionic surfactant additive called Activator 90. Treatment is proposed for the month of June throughout the duration of the permit. The noxious weed Orange Hawkweed (hieracium aurantiacum) has been identified as a priority for eradication in the Chugach National Forest by the Kenai Cooperative Weed Management Area strategic plan. The goal of the proposed treatment is to reduce the spread of this invasive species, and eradicate it over the permit period. For more information or to submit comments, contact Rebecca Colvin at 907-269-7802, Fax: 907-269-7600 or emai: [email protected]. For specific information regarding the application contact: Karin Hendrickson at (907) 376-1856, Fax (907) 376-2382, or email [email protected].
**March 24GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK - Comments are due on the proposal to CONSTRUCT A 3500 SQUARE FOOT REPLICA OF AN 18TH CENTURY TLINGIT TRIBAL HOUSE near Bartlett Cove. The Tribal House concept was included in the 1997 Comprehensive Design Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA) for Bartlett Cove to provide park visitors with opportunities to learn about Huna Tlingit history and culture through educational and interpretive displays and to strengthen the Huna Tlingit's ongoing connection to their ancestral homeland by providing a venue for cultural events, workshops, and retreats. To see various components already under construction by carvers in Hoonah, go to http://www.nps.gov/glba/historyculture/huna-tribal-house-project.htm, http://www.nps.gov/glba/historyculture/tribal-house-project-photogallery.htm, and www.facebook.com/glacierbaynationalpark. The structure would showcase traditional design, construction, decoration and furnishings, as well as use of green-certified local forest products and sustainable utilities. The building and access would cover approximately one acre located along the shore northeast of the Glacier Bay Lodge in Bartlett Cove. The environmental effects of several alternative designs will be evaluated through an EA process. Potential impacts on Bartlett Cove shorefront habitats, mature spruce/hemlock forest, wildlife, other park visitor activities, park utilities, cultural resources, and adjacent concession operations will be evaluated. The public review EA is planned for release in June 2012. Construction would begin in 2013. For more information or to submit comments, contact Allison Banks, Environmental Protection Specialist, at 907-697-2611 or go to the NPS comment page at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/.
**March 30 Comments are due on the PROPOSED WASTEWATER GENERAL PERMITS for OIL and GAS EXPLORATION in the BEAUFORT and CHUKCHI SEA. EPA and the state are preparing the Beaufort and Chukchi General Permits at the same time, combining the statements of basis in one fact sheet, and combining public comment periods and public hearings for both permits. The Fact Sheet describes the types of facilities and proposed discharges; proposed effluent limits and other conditions; maps and descriptions of the proposed coverage areas and restricted areas; and a summary of the supporting technical materials. For more information, go to the following websites: For the Beaufort Sea, go to: Beaufort Draft Permit (PDF), Summary of permits changes (PDF), Beaufort Notice of Intent Information Sheet (PDF), Cooling Water Intake Structure Requirements (PDF), Alaska's Draft Clean
Water Act Certification to EPA (PDF), Alaska Application Form 2M - Request for a Mixing Zone (PDF), and Alaska Noncompliance Notification form (PDF). For the Chukchi Sea, go to: Chukchi Draft Permit (PDF), Technical Fact Sheet (PDF), Summary of permits changes (PDF), Chukchi Notice of Intent Information Sheet (PDF), and Cooling Water Intake Structure Requirements (PDF). For more information, contact Hanh Shaw at 206-553-0171 or email [email protected]. For state information, contact Adele Fetter at [email protected]. Submit com and include: your name, address, telephone number (so we may contact you if we need to clarify your comment), General Permit number(s), and a concise statement of the basis and facts supporting your comments, to [email protected] or Fax to Hanh Shaw at 206-553-0165
**April 9Deadline nominations for the 2012 Conservation Achievement Awards. Do you know an individual or organization making a difference for conservation in Alaska? Recognize their passion and contributions by nominating them for a 2012 Conservation Achievement Award. This year Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) will present awards in eight categories, including Lifetime Achievement. For more information and the nomination form and guidelines, go to http://alaskaconservation.org/achievement-awards/2012-conservation-achievement-awards/nominate-award/. For additional information, contact contact Leah Doney-Neel at 907-276-1917 or email [email protected].
EVENTS & MEETINGS \ANCHORAGE - EAGLE RIVER & GIRDWOOD
March 4TREKKING ACROSS THE ARCTIC will be presented at 2pm at the Eagle River Nature Center by volunteer DICK GRIFFITH. He will present a slideshow of several arctic treks: from Anaktuvuk to Kotzebue, from Nuiqsut to Unakleet and along the Alaskan and Canadian Arctic Coastline to Hudson Bay. Free program. Before the program, a winner will be chosen for the 2012 Griffith Challenge where Dick matches your donations to the Nature Center. Make a donation by going to www.ernc.org for a chance to release a rehabilitated eagle to the wild.
March 6The ANCHORAGE FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold its regular meeting at the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery, 941 N. Reeve Blvd at 6:30pm. Agenda will include a presentation by CIAA, USGS, and ADF&G regarding pike eradication techniques project in MatSu Valley and other items to be determined. For more information contact Bruce Morgan at 346-4855
March 11WILD-SCAPING IN ALASKA will be the topic at 2pm at the Eagle River Nature Center. Wild-scaping is a term used to describe gardening and landscaping for wildlife. This typically includes trees for attracting birds and flowers for attracting bees. And what about keeping moose from eating your newly planted trees? Volunteer BETH BAKER presents information and personal experience in wild-scaping in the Eagle River valley. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.
March 12Public hearing will be held before the Planning & Zoning Commission from 6:30 to 11:55 in the Assembly Chambers, Loussac Library on the PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to the PROVISIONALLY ADOPTED TITLE 21 REWRITE (PZC Case # 2011-104). The review is not intended to revisit the entirety of the rewrite, which was provisionally adopted by the Assembly in 2010 after an extensive eight-year process. It is instead focused on a specific set of proposed changes consisting of technical edits, substantive amendments and addendum to the proposed amendments. To see the proposed amendments, go to
http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/Planning/Projects/t21/Pages/Title21Rewrite.aspx . Submit comments at [email protected] , Fax to 907-343-7927 or through Planning Div. website at http://munimaps.muni.org/planning/home3.htm (insert case number 2011-104). The Community Development Department's Planning Division's recommendation will be available after 1pm on the Friday prior to the meeting.
**March 14A LIFE AFIELD: CAREERS in WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT and RESEARCH is the topic for MIKE HARRINGTON, research technician with the AK Dept. of Fish & Game, at 7pm at the Alaska Zoo. He will talk about his dream job assisting researchers with work on furbearer and big game species. Learn about what wildlife biologists do and the kind of training required in this special career-focused program. The USFWS and ADFG will provide information on internships and summer jobs. Youth of all ages encouraged to attend! Coffee and tea available at lectures. For more information please contact Stephanie Hartman (Education Director) at (907) 346-2858, or [email protected].
**March 15HOW TO BE A BETTER BIRDER FORUM will be held at 7pm at the BP Energy Center. The Spring Birding Season is right around the corner, and the Anchorage Audubon Society's March program is an exceptional treat. This is an opportunity to go to school with the big guys. When any of us see an expert birder in action, we always seem to ask ourselves the same question: "How the heck did he know That?" This is a chance to answer that question. Moderator White Keys will lead the questioning with the goal of allowing us to learn more about birding in one evening than we would usually learn in a whole week! It'll be just like getting a full scholarship to Harvard, except that the person sitting next to you is likely to have driven in from Wasilla. The Forum will not be based on questions from the audience, but questions for our esteemed panel may be submitted in advance to [email protected].
**March 16Journalist BRYAN MEALER will talk about his story in THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND at 6:30pm in the Marston Theatre, Loussac Library. As a teenager in Malawi, William Kamkwamba built a windmill to provide power for lights and a water pump, using a book from his village library! His invention inspired people across the world, including the media, scholars and journalists. William’s lecture is part of a week-long tour sponsored by the Malawi Children’s Village Foundation. For more information, contact Clare Stockert at 343-2983 or email [email protected].
**March 15Public hearing will be held at the Loussac Library from 4 to 5pm: open house; 6 to 7pm: EPA presentation; 7 to10pm: public testimony on the PROPOSED WASTEWATER GENERAL PERMITS for OIL and GAS EXPLORATION in the BEAUFORT and CHUKCHI SEA. To attend by phone (conference line will open at 6pm) call 1-866-299-3188 (access code: 2065536524). EPA and the state are preparing the Beaufort and Chukchi General Permits at the same time, combining the statements of basis in one fact sheet, and combining public comment periods and public hearings for both permits. The Fact Sheet describes the types of facilities and proposed discharges; proposed effluent limits and other conditions; maps and descriptions of the proposed coverage areas and restricted areas; and a summary of the supporting technical materials. For more information, go to the following websites: For the Beaufort Sea, go to: Beaufort Draft Permit (PDF), Summary of permits changes (PDF), Beaufort Notice of Intent Information Sheet (PDF), Cooling Water Intake Structure Requirements (PDF), Alaska's Draft Clean Water Act Certification to EPA (PDF), Alaska Application Form 2M - Request for a Mixing Zone (PDF), and Alaska Noncompliance Notification form (PDF). For the Chukchi Sea, go to: Chukchi Draft Permit (PDF), Technical Fact Sheet (PDF), Summary of permits changes (PDF), Chukchi Notice of Intent Information Sheet (PDF), and Cooling Water Intake Structure Requirements (PDF). For more information, contact Hanh Shaw at 206-553-0171 or email [email protected]. For state information,
contact Adele Fetter at [email protected].
**March 18WHAT IS EARTHWATCH? Join volunteer RUTH FITZPATRICK at 2pm at the Eagle River Nature Center as she shares her many experiences volunteering on expeditions with the Earthwatch Institute, whose mission it is to engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Today’s program will highlight her recent experience in the Amazon, as well as opportunities in other locations around the world from the tropics to the arctic. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.
**March 19The JOINT PROTOCOL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF FISHERIES (BOF) and the North PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (NPFMC) will meet from 10am to 4pm in the Aleutian Room, Anchorage Hilton Hotel. This committee is made up of three BOF members and three NPFMC members. No regulatory action will be taken at this meeting. The meeting primarily offers an opportunity to exchange information. Agenda topics include: Tanner Crab Rebuilding, Gulf of Alaska Halibut Bycatch, Salmon Bycatch, Gulf of Alaska Pacific Cod, Bottom Gear in Prince William Sound, and miscellaneous state/federal issues. The committee will take oral public testimony during this meeting. The agenda and meeting materials will be available http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=process.main. For information, call (907) 465-4110.
**March 20Public hearings will be held on the PROPOSED STATEWIDE BIG GAME GUIDE CONCESSION PROGRAM from 6 to 8:30pm at Central Middle School. The proposed program will select qualified individuals to conduct big game commercial guiding on state land through an allocation process that would involve registered and master guides submitting an application with supporting documentation to the div. Of Mining, Land & Water. Through this process a limited number of commercial guides will be selected to operate in designated areas throughout the state. The Proposal and supporting documents are available at http://www.dnr.alaska.gov/mlw.gcp. For more information, call 907-269-8587 or email [email protected].
**March 21BEAVER! is the topic at 7pm at the Campbell Creek Science Center. Ever wonder how beavers chew wood all their lives but don't wear out their teeth? Or why a beaver has such a big, flat tail? Or what beavers eat in the wintertime? Come learn the answers to these questions and much more about beaver from JESSY COLTRANE of the AK Dept. of Fish & Game. You'll also find out where beavers are active in Anchorage and what to do when a beaver is getting "over busy" near you. Hot drinks and cookies provided by Friends of the Campbell Creek Science Center.
**March 24BIRD TLC’S “FOR THE BIRDS” LIVE & SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER will be held from 6 to 10pm at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa. Visit with our Live Education Birds while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, a live and silent auction, and a no host bar. Tickets are $60 a person or $1000 for a table (seats 10). This is Bird TLC’s largest annual fundraiser so plan on attending, having a good time, and helping us raise funds! We are always looking for unique items, trips, or artwork to auction off as well. Auction items can be dropped off at the clinic. You can email our auction chairperson, Ginamaria Smith with questions at [email protected].
MEETINGS & EVENTS OUT OF ANCHORAGE
**March 5FAIRBANKS - KEEPING WILDERNESS RELEVANT-FROM GUIDING TO DESIGN with ADELE WIEJACZKA will be held at 7pm at the Noel Wien Public Library. With a lifelong love for the outdoors, Adele will share how she keeps the wilderness present in her life through her journey from an outdoor guide and educator to a graphic designer. Sponsored by the Northern Alaska Environmental Center and Fairbanks North Star Borough Library, this event is free to the public.
March 6SELDOVIA - The SELDOVIA FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will meet in the Multi-Purpose Room at 7 pm in order to hold elections for four regular 3-year seats and up to two 1-year alternate seats. Also on the agenda will be a discussion of the Anadramous streams catalog, antlerless moose reauthorization proposals for Interior Region BOG meeting and any other proposals the public may wish to discuss, which may include proposals to submit for the April 10 BOF deadline and/or the May 1 BOG (Southcentral Region) deadline. For more information please contact Robert Purpura at 299-1806.
March 6FAIRBANKS - WHEN ICEBERGS CRASH INTO THE SEA: TIDEWATER GLACIERS OF SOUTHEAST is the topic for the Science for Alaska series from 7 to 9pm in the WestMark Gold Room-. Iceberg calving is an unpredictable and energetic phenomena. Yet, despite being highly compelling, very few studies have investigated the dynamics and oceanographic consequences of calving events. Calving processes are notoriously difficult to quantify; in recent years, however, new and better instruments, techniques, and experiments have given us a richer view and greater appreciation of the energy released by calving icebergs. JASON AMUNDSON, Assistant Professor of Geophysics, UAS, will provide an overview of these methods and the story that they are telling us. For additional information visit the Science for Alaska Lecture Series website at: http://www.uaf.edu/scienceforalaska/fbx-lectures/
March 6 & 14Public hearings will be held on the PROPOSED STATEWIDE BIG GAME GUIDE CONCESSION PROGRAM at the following locations:
March 6 - JUNEAU from 6 to 8:30pm in the Hickel Room, Centennial HallMarch 16 - FAIRBANKS from 6 to 8:30pm in the FNSB Noel Wien Library
The proposed program will select qualified individuals to conduct big game commercial guiding on state land through an allocation process that would involve registered and master guides submitting an application with supporting documentation to the div. Of Mining, Land & Water. Through this process a limited number of commercial guides will be selected to operate in designated areas throughout the state. The Proposal and supporting documents are available at http://www.dnr.alaska.gov/mlw.gcp. For more information, call 907-269-8587 or email [email protected].
March 7NEW HALEN - The LAKE ILIAMNA FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will meet at 10am at the New Halen Teen Center in order to hear a report by Ken Taylor on the Moose and the Rainbow Trout tagging study done by Pebble Partnership, Chuck McCullum will be there from Lake & Peninsula Borough to provide information, have a discussion regarding the Atlas to the Catalog of Waters Important for the Spawning, Rearing, or Migration of Anadromous Fishes and Catalog of Waters Important for the Spawning, Rearing, or Migration of Anadromous Fishes, discuss possible Bristol Bay Board of Fisheries, and Southwest Region Board of Game proposals to submit and have an election of officers. For more information contact Randy Alvarez at 533-3222.
March 9
KETCHIKAN - THE THIN GREEN LINE will be shown at 7pm at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. During this documentary film you’ll ride with the guardians of the world’s protected natural wonders as they encounter elephant charges in South Africa, undertake armed patrols to defend mountain gorillas of central Africa, hang from a helicopter high above the Rockies to pluck an injured hiker to safety. Witness the compelling stories of men and women who every day cope with corruption, ignorance, politics and greed. Experience as well, their hopes, joys, dedication and sacrifice. Their daily fight to preserve our tomorrow is more than a job. It’s a passionate stand on “The Thin Green Line.”
*March 10 & 11JUNEAU - FREE HANDS-ON WORKSHOP will teach homeowners how to do, or direct their own ENERGY EFFICIENT IMPROVEMENTS. The workshops are held from 8am to 5pm at the Juneau Hotel. Topics include: First Steps: Building Science Basics, Finding & Fixing Air Leaks, Energy Savings with Lighting & Appliances, Healthy Indoor Air through Ventilation, Heating & Hot Water Choices, Insulating for Savings & Comfort, How to Choose a Contractor, Evaluating Doors & Windows, and Ice Dams. Registration is required and class size is limited. Check out our website at www.achpalaska.com or call 907-258-2247
**March 12POINT HOPE – Open House public informational meeting will be held from 6 to 9pm at the Qalgi Community Center for presentation on the PROPOSED WASTEWATER GENERAL PERMITS for OIL and GAS EXPLORATION in the BEAUFORT and CHUKCHI SEA. **March 13 BARROW – Public hearing will be held in the Inupiat Heritage Center – 4 to 5pm: open house; 6 to 7pm: EPA presentation; 7 to10pm: public testimony on the PROPOSED WASTEWATER GENERAL PERMITS for OIL and GAS EXPLORATION in the BEAUFORT and CHUKCHI SEA. To attend by phone (conference line will open at 6pm) call 1-866-299-3188 (access code: 2065536524). EPA and the state are preparing the Beaufort and Chukchi General Permits at the same time, combining the statements of basis in one fact sheet, and combining public comment periods and public hearings for both permits. The Fact Sheet describes the types of facilities and proposed discharges; proposed effluent limits and other conditions; maps and descriptions of the proposed coverage areas and restricted areas; and a summary of the supporting technical materials. For more information, go to the following websites: For the Beaufort Sea, go to: Beaufort Draft Permit (PDF), Summary of permits changes (PDF), Beaufort Notice of Intent Information Sheet (PDF), Cooling Water Intake Structure Requirements (PDF), Alaska's Draft Clean Water Act Certification to EPA (PDF), Alaska Application Form 2M - Request for a Mixing Zone (PDF), and Alaska Noncompliance Notification form (PDF). For the Chukchi Sea, go to: Chukchi Draft Permit (PDF), Technical Fact Sheet (PDF), Summary of permits changes (PDF), Chukchi Notice of Intent Information Sheet (PDF), and Cooling Water Intake Structure Requirements (PDF). For more information, contact Hanh Shaw at 206-553-0171 or email [email protected]. For state information, contact Adele Fetter at [email protected].
**March 16KETCHIKAN - ALASKA OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL will start at 6pm at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center The Alaska Ocean Film Festival celebrates our ocean bounty for several months each winter. From Alaska’s biggest city, Anchorage, to outposts around the state, the festival brings ocean film to urban and rural residents alike. Short films of all types including narrative, documentary, animation, or experimental will be considered relating to Saltwater Adventure, Marine Science, and Coastal Cultures. Join us for a festival that will take you underwater and around the world!
**March 17
TALKEETNA - The SUSITNA FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold an election meeting at 6pm at the Talkeetna Senior Center. Seats available for the election are the following 3-year seats: Peters Creek, Sunshine, Big Lake; one 2-year seat for Houston; and up to two 1-year alternate seats. Also on the agenda will be a discussion of the BOG meeting results and Statewide fisheries proposals. For more information contact Steve Runyan at 495-2697.
**March 19NUIQSUT - Open House public informational meeting will be held from 6 to 9pm at the Kisik Community Center for presentation on the PROPOSED WASTEWATER GENERAL PERMITS for OIL and GAS EXPLORATION in the BEAUFORT and CHUKCHI SEA.
**March 20KAKTOVIK - Open House public informational meeting will be held from 6 to 9pm at the Kaktovik Community Center for presentation on the PROPOSED WASTEWATER GENERAL PERMITS for OIL and GAS EXPLORATION in the BEAUFORT and CHUKCHI SEA
**March 23KETCHIKAN – IN SEARCH of the WILD ORCHID: FROM the NOTES of a BOTANIST is the program at 7 at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. Ladies’-tresses, fairy slipper, and coralroot; seventeen different orchids have been recorded in Southeast Alaska. During this program, SHAUNA HEE, Botanist for the Ketchikan-Misty Fiords and Wrangell Ranger Districts, will explore the diversity, special adaptations, distinctive characteristics and fascinating life histories of the local, native orchids.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
**BLM has released the EASTERN INTERIOR DRAFT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (RMP/EIS) for public review and comment. When finalized, the plan will provide future direction for approximately 6.7 million acres of BLM-administered public land, including the White Mountains National Recreation Area, Steese National Conservation Area and Fortymile area, three wild and scenic rivers, and lands in the upper Black River and greater Fairbanks area currently not included in a land use plan. Comments are due by July 23. For information about the Eastern Interior planning process, go to http://www.blm.gov/ak/st/en/prog/planning/east_int_rmp.html or contact the BLM at (907) 474-2340 or (800) 437-7021 (within Alaska).
OCEAN ACIDIFICATION AND FISHERIES: ALASKA'S CHALLENGE AND RESPONSE is the topic of the latest ALASKA SEAS AND COASTS PUBLICATION. Author TORIE BAKER, an Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program agent based in Cordova, explains ocean chemistry basics needed to understand the effects of increasing acidity in northern waters. This issue also highlights some of the current research under way aimed at better understanding likely impacts on increasing acidification on Alaska's marine ecosystems. To download this free, must-read, primer on ocean acidification in Alaska, go to Alaska Sea Grant Bookstore at www.alaskaseagrant.org.
FERC just accepted a Preliminary Permit application for a project that would USE WATER LAKE ELVA AND GRANT LAKE WITHIN WOOD TIKCHIK STATE PARK from the Nushagak Electric & Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for a preliminary permit proposing to study the FEASIBILITY OF THE DILLINGHAM AREA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT to be located on Elva Creek and Grant River, near Dillingham. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others
without the owners’ express permission. The proposed project has two developments. The total installed capacity of both developments would be 3.2 megawatts (MW) and the total estimated annual generation of the Dillingham Project would be 20.057 gigawatt-hours (Gwh). Lake Elva Development project would consist of: (1) a 50-foot-long, 10-foot-high rock-fill diversion dam constructed on the outlet of Lake Elva; (2) a 4,100-foot-long, 4-foot-diameter lake tap pipeline; (3) a 3,200-foot-long, 3- to 3.5-foot-diameter penstock leading from the lake tap pipeline to the powerhouse; (4) a powerhouse containing two 0.75-MW Francis turbine/generator units; (5) a 40-foot-long, 20-foot-wide tailrace discharging flows from the powerhouse into Elva Creek; (6) a 49-mile-long, 34.5-kilovolt (kV) transmission line extending from the project powerhouse to a new substation approximately 5 miles north of Dillingham; (7) an approximately 3-mile-long access road; and (8) appurtenant facilities. The estimated annual generation of the Lake Elva development would be 7.927 GWh. Grant Lake Development would consist of: (1) a 900-foot-long, 20-foot-high rock-fill diversion dam constructed on the outlet of Grant Lake (main dam); (2) a 1-mile-long, 20-foot-high diversion canal excavated approximately 1-mile-north of the main dam; (3) a 300-foot-long, 20-foot-high rock-fill diversion dam constructed at the terminus of the diversion canal; (4) an intake structure on the diversion dam leading to a 5,000-foot-long, 5-foot-diameter pipeline; (5) a 3,100-foot-long, 4-foot-diameter penstock leading from the pipeline to the powerhouse; (6) a powerhouse containing a 1.7-MW Turgo turbine/generator unit; (7) a 40-foot-long, 20-foot-wide tailrace discharging flows from the powerhouse into Grant River; (8) a 46-mile-long, 34.5-kV transmission line extending from the project powerhouse to a new substation approximately 5 miles north of Dillingham; (9) an approximately 2.5-mile-long access road; and (10) appurtenant facilities. The estimated annual generation of the Grant Lake development would be 12.13 GWh. Deadline for comments is April 16.and may be filed at FERC’s website, http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp or at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp.More information about this project, including a copy of the application, go to http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P-14356) in the docket number field to access the document.
INTERNSHIPS
**OUTREACH/COMMUNICATIONS and PUBLIC POLICY INTERNS (paid-step) for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Anchorage Office Work with a team (supervisor and two other interns) to create a communications plan for the Service in Alaska. Compile, archive and edit Service video footage and digital libraries. Create outreach products (videos, social media plans and presentations). Assist with natural resource planning, fire ecology, interpretation, environmental education, data base maintenance, technical writing, and more. All projects are meant to expose interns to the diversity of careers available. Most of the work is office based, but there will be periodic opportunities for field days. Depending on experience intern will receive approximately $12.05- $14.65 per hour. The internship will be 12 weeks up to 40 hours week beginning mid May 2012. Housing will NOT be provided. To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume and two references addressing the following items a An interest in the outdoorsand wildlife conservation. Experience working in team oriented environments. Knowledge, skills andexperiences in written, oral, visual communication (video photograph), and new media tools like: Flickr, Facebook Twitter, RSS feeds, and more. Send these items via email to: [email protected] by March 12. This is a STEP position and you must be: A U.S. citizen; at least 18 years of age; enrolled or accepted school at least half-time in technical school, a two or four-year college or university; and ingood academic standing. For more information, contact Kristen Gilbert at 907-786-3391 or email [email protected].
AQUATIC ECOLOGY INTERN for ARRI (Aquatic Restoration & Research Institute) in Talkeetna. Position is full time (40 hours/week) and may include work days on Saturdays and Sundays. Position duration is from late April or May through September 2012. Duties: Under the direction of a field supervisor, assist in the collection, recording and processing water quality and fish habitat data and
help organize, calibrate, and maintain field sampling equipment. Travel will be by 4WD truck, boat and/or 4-wheeler. Interns will have the opportunity to work on most, if not all, on-going projects. Minimum qualifications: College senior or degree in Aquatic Ecology, Fish Biology, Environmental Science or closely related filed. Some experience in field sampling methods preferred. A significant amount of the work will be conducted by walking and bushwhacking up small streams with abundant wildlife. Interns must be in reasonable physical condition and have some degree of tolerance fore these conditions. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Experience navigating large rivers by motor boat a plus. Compensations: $9.00 per hour. To apply: send resume and transcripts to [email protected] before March 10. Send questions to the same address.
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE with ALASKA YOUTH for ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION. AYEA is a youth leadership and civic engagement program for high school students from across Alaska to build skills and take action on issues they care about. We host youth leadership summits focused on project planning, community organizing, and political action, and we support youth-led projects throughout the school year. We are currently looking for volunteer interns to lead a variety of projects in 2012. Gain mad skillz in community organizing, navigating the political system, event planning, communication, and/or fundraising. AYEA staff are super cool and it will probably be the best internship EVER. Rolling deadline. Positions open until filled. Applicants do not have to live in Anchorage to be eligible. http://ayea.org/internship-positions-available.
March 18HOMER - Deadline for applications for the COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR SUMMER VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP for the KACHEMAK BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE in Homer is recruiting ips. They are looking for 2 MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION INTERNS to work with Reserve staff from June 11 - August 18, 2012 to enhance the experience of Homer visitors through interpretation, one-on-one assistance, and hands-on demonstration related to a variety of marine/coastal environment themes at KBNERR Discovery Labs, outdoor Estuary Hikes, and special events. Interns will also assist Research Reserve staff on science outreach and research projects. Housing and a food stipend is provided. For more information, contact Jessica Ryan with the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve at 907-226-4657 or email [email protected].
VOLUNTEERS OPPORTUNITIES
** COASTWALK JAPAN TSUNAMI DEBRIS MONITORING - As debris from the tsunami in Japan makes its way to our shores, it is important to learn as much as possible about the issues connected with it and to stay up to date on the facts as they become known. The CENTER FOR ALASKAN COASTAL STUDIES is a statewide leader in marine debris prevention education and community cleanups through our CoastWalk program, need a few VOLUNTEERS who have experience with our CoastWalk program to begin more regular monitoring of select beaches. Through monthly monitoring we hope to be able to track changes in the debris items and amounts. When confirmed sightings of debris are made in Alaska, we will expand or monitoring and cleanup efforts to include more beaches and more frequent CoastWalks. By comparing incoming data to the past 28 years of data we have collected, we will be able to observe if the type or amount of debris is changing and what the impact of the new debris is. For more information, contact Patrick Chandler at 907-235-6667. For more information about the CoastWalk monitoring program, marine debris, or to report debris items on local beaches, please contact the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies at 907-235-6667 or [email protected].
KENAI PENINSULA: STREAM WATCH, an award winning volunteer program founded in 1994, is making a difference on the Kenai Peninsula! Join the team of more than 60 trained Ambassadors to share river stewardship information and complete river restoration projects along the pristine waters of the
Kenai, Kasilof and Russian Rivers. Protect world famous fisheries while enjoying the beauty of the peninsula. All of the training and supplies are provided for a great day in the great outdoors. Volunteer camping sites available. For more information, visit our webpage at www.KenaiWatershed.org or email [email protected].
CENTER FOR ALASKAN COASTAL STUDIES are celebrating their 30th ANNIVERSARY and looking for some help. At this time, we are looking for someone to work about 10 hours/week for about a month. We recognize and appreciate that amount of time and commitment. So… we’d like to offer the person who fulfills this volunteer opportunity for Intertidal & Forest Ecology Exploration and overnight stay at Peterson Bay! We can pay for RT transportation for 3 to the Field Station. Our heated yurts will sleep up to 8 (bunk beds for 6) so you may bring your family/friends if you pay just that transportation fee. The Field Station has a full kitchen with all the amenities so you just have to bring food, sleeping bags and a sense of adventure. If you are interested in ‘applying’ for this, contact Melanie Dufour at (907) 235.6746, FAX: (907) 235.6668, or email [email protected]. For more information, go to www.akcoastalstudies.org.
DENALI EDUCATION CENTER SEEKS NEW BOARD MEMBERS. The Denali Education Center board is composed of a dedicated group of individuals who actively work to fulfill the Denali Education Center’s mission to foster understanding and appreciation of Denali through informative and inspiring programs. A park partner, Denali Education Center offers youth programs in Denali National Park through the Murie Science and Learning Center. The board supports and oversees Denali Education Center operations, finances and staff, and engages in strategic planning that contributes to the organization’s success. People eager to work on furthering the Denali Education Center’s mission are encouraged to apply. Denali Education Center will hold an election for board members in April. To learn more about our programs, visit www.denali.org. To apply, review the Board Member Position Description and submit a completed Board Member Application Form to Toby Smith, Denali Education Center, P.O. Box 212, Denali Park AK, 99755 or email it to [email protected] . For more information, contact Board Chair Toby Smith at (907) 317-5726 or [email protected]. The deadline for submitting your name is March 31.
FAIRBANKS - INTERIOR ALASKA GREEN STAR is SEEKING NEW MEMBERS for its BOARD OF DIRECTORS. If you care about promoting green living, recycling, and community sustainability, this is the position for you. We are looking for energetic, creative, and enthusiastic people to support Interior Alaska Green Star’s mission to encourage households and businesses to practice waste reduction, energy conservation and pollution prevention. Benefits of becoming a board member include forming meaningful and lasting connections in the community, contributing to the impact Interior Alaska Green Star makes in our community, and supporting locally-based sustainable practices. If this sounds good to you, we would love to hear from you! For more detailed information about the time commitment and required duties, please visit: www.iagreenstar.org/participate/join-the-board for links to additional information, or email us at [email protected].
MAT-SU/COPPER BASIN AREA CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS are needed. Each member's term is three years, with an option to renew. Board members are recruited from the community at large to represent the various recreational, historical, and cultural resource interests in a balanced manner for the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. The Citizen Advisory Board members fulfill an important role of communication between Alaska State Parks and Mat-Su/Copper Basin communities. In the past year, the board considered issues such as the Hatcher Pass Management Area Plan Revision, the South Denali Project development, Fishhook Hydroelectric Projects, and cell towers in Denali State Park. This year the board will be working on the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area Management Plan update, the Denali State Park Trails Plan, and capital improvement projects in the Mat-Su/Copper Basin Area. Each fall, the board assists with a legislative briefing for the Mat-Su Legislative Delegation. Board
meetings are held September through May, on the second Tuesday of each month, at the Wasilla Middle School Library. Members from outlying areas can attend meetings telephonically. The board welcomes the public to attend its monthly meetings. Go to http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/misc/brdappgeneric.pdf for the on-line PDF application. Applications are also available at the state parks office at 7278 East Bogard Road in Wasilla. For more information, contact the Park office at 745-8935.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
**EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR for the TAIYA INLET WATERSHED COUNCIL in Skagway. Primary duties include administration, fundraising, and project management. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team leader with the proven ability to manage daily operations and programmatic activities while promoting the overall mission of the organization. The E.D. directs and manages the daily and long-range activities of TIWC and is responsible for implementation of the organization’s 3-year strategic plan. Desirable Qualifications: The ideal candidate would exhibit a deep and abiding commitment to the conservation of the Taiya Inlet watershed and the good stewardship of water resources. Compensation and Hours: Compensation is $15-$20/per hour depending on skills and experience. Position is 30-35 hours a week, 10 months a year. Extension of the position beyond the first 6 months requires implementation of successful fundraising efforts through grants and membership fundraising. Salary and benefits can be renegotiated as fundraising benchmarks are achieved. Benefits include a flexible work and vacation schedule. To apply: submit a resume, 3 references and a writing sample to Taiya Inlet Watershed Council, P.O. Box 826, Skagway, Alaska, 99840. We encourage you to contact us with questions and to discuss the position, call (907) 983-2426 or email us at: [email protected]. For more information, go to http://www.taiya.org/about_us.html. Position is open until filled. Preferred start date: April 16.
**ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT for COOK INLET REGION, INC. (CIRI). Position will Ppovide high level administrative and related project support for the Energy Development Department and/or the Company’s affiliated subsidiaries. Prepares materials and packets for Board of Director and Board Committee meetings and project meetings. Plays key administrative role in coordinating energy projects. Handles confidential and sensitive information. Minimum Experience: Two or four years of college in business, finance, natural sciences or related field and three years progressively responsible related experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. A high degree of technical and online research skills required. Required Contacts: CIRI executives, management and staff, Executives, management and staff of CIRI subsidiaries, wholly-owned and affiliated non-profit companies, Executives, management and staff of other ANCSA corporations and villages. Local, state and federal government and agency representatives and staff. Community and business leaders and the General public. To apply: contact Katherine Cox, HR Generalist, at 907-263-5123 or go to http://www.ciri.com.
SPORTSMAN'S OUTREACH COORDINATOR for the RENEWABLE RESOURCES COALITION and FOUNDATION is looking for a person with a passion for fishing, hunting and the protection of Bristol Bay to work at sportsmen shows throughout the state. The position involves setting up, taking down and working at the booth during the shows. This is a part time position and would be ideal for someone who works in Bristol Bay or another fishing area in the summer and is in town in the winter. Some travel to the shows is required. For more information and a full job description please visit: www.RenewableResourcesCoalition.org or contact [email protected]
PART-TIME COMMUNITY OUTREACH ASSISTANT for the COOK INLETKEEPER for a one-year temporary position based in Homer. The Outreach Assistant will oversee the Homer Safe Drinking
Water and Electronic Recycling projects, and will work to expand both to communities around the Cook Inlet watershed. Successful applicants will be outgoing, articulate, and motivated. Driver’s license required. Potential for position to become full-time. For more information and to apply, go to www.inletkeeper.org. Applications accepted now with hire anticipated by March 15. Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to [email protected].
AQUATIC ECOLOGIST for the AQUATIC RESTORATION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ARRI) - April or May through September 2012 with the possibility of year-round work. Full time (40 hours/week minimum. Location: Talkeetna . ARRI conducts water quality and fish habitat research funded by state and federal agencies. Duties: Assist field crews consisting of 1 or w field technicians, interns and/or graduate students in collection, recording and processing of water quality and fish habitat data. Minimum qualifications: Master’s Degree in Aquatic Ecology, Fish Biology, Environmental Science or closely related field. Must have experience in field sampling methods and the ability to work in semii-remote locations with minimal supervision. Experience navigating large rivers by motor boat preferred. Must be organized and honest. A significant amount of work will be conducted by walking and bushwacking up small streams with abundant wildlife. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Salary: $2,700 to $3,400/mo. Depending on experience. To Apply: send resume, transcripts and professional references to [email protected] by March 10. For more information, go to http://arrialaska.org/
ARCTIC ALASKA AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGISTS for the WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (1) FIELD ASSOCIATE and (1) CREW LEADER needed from 25 May to 25 July 2012 to participate in two projects with the Wildlife Conservation Society in an oil-developed area near Prudhoe Bay. For Project 1: we will conduct an artificial nest experiment assessing predation rates near and far from oil field infrastructure. For Project 2: we will assess breeding bird usage of rehabilitated sites previously disturbed by oil drilling activity. Duties will include placing artificial nests along transects and monitoring them for nest survivorship. A subset of artificial nests will be monitored with remote cameras. For the rehab project, duties will include nest searching and monitoring, floating eggs to determine age, area search surveys and behavioral observations of all bird species at both rehab and undisturbed sites. Micro-site habitat characteristics will we be measured using a bird-centered vegetation sampling approach. Data entry and proofing will also be required. The crew will access sites in the oilfields using a vehicle and will interact with oilfield personnel on a daily basis. Preferred applicants will have excellent bird identification skills, solid nest-searching experience, and be familiar with using a compass and GPS. Applicants must be enthusiastic, in excellent physical condition and willing to hike many miles each day in hip boots, and be able to work independently as well as with others for long hours in, sometimes, difficult field conditions. Field conditions will often be wet and cold, then buggy later in the season. Applicants must be comfortable working in bear country. Employees will be paid a monthly stipend of $1200 - 1800 depending on experience. Travel/hotel costs within Alaska will be provided. Room and board (at facilities in the Prudhoe Bay oil field) will be provided. Travel to Alaska will be partially covered ($500 voucher) by WCS. Please send a cover letter, resume and at least three references (with contact information) by email to Joe Liebezeit at [email protected]. A valid driver's license is required. A B.S. degree in wildlife ecology or a related field is preferred, but not required. *Please send application materials as a SINGLE MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT*. Non-U.S. citizen applicants must have (or obtain) a social security number. Include in your cover letter any relevant experience and your interest in applying for this position. Application deadline: April 15 although hiring will begin AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
PRESIDENT and CEO for the ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER in Seward. The President & CEO, under the direction of the Board of Directors of the Company, shall have general oversight and direction of the Company’s operations. Minimum Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge: 15+ years in a senior-level position that has had oversight and management responsibilities of multiple programs. A balance of
scientific research and facilities operation a must; aquarium experience preferred; must have demonstrated excellent communication skills with the ability to be a relationship builder. Must have a background in fundraising and development coupled with knowledge of foundations and other donors who have a philanthropic desire to support similarly situated programs and research activities. Education/Training Requirements: While a PhD is desired, an advanced degree is required coupled with an academic and/or scientific background. Travel: The successful incumbent can expect extensive travel within Alaska as well as between Alaska and the lower 48. More information about ASLC and the position is available at http://www.alaskasealife.org/. Please send electronic versions of a letter of application and resume/curriculum vitae to: Cindy L. Ecklund at [email protected].
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