**Mark new items in this issue.
January 27, 2012
Compiled Weekly by Peg Tileston
On behalf of the Alaska Women’s Environmental Network (AWEN), Alaska
Center for the Environment (ACE), and Alaska Conservation Alliance (ACA)
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, TRAINING
January 28
KETCHIKAN - AVALANCHE AWARENESS FIELD TRIP: Join Avalanche forecaster TOM
MATTICE and members of the Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad for an all-day backcountry session
from 8am to 4pm. This course is geared to all winter backcountry enthusiasts such as snowmachiners,
skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers and hikers. Training topics will include introduction to avalanche tools,
emergency procedures, companion rescue, hazard assessment, trip planning and route selection. Location
will be weather dependent and pre-registration is required; contact Tom Mattice at (907) 209-9207 or
Tom_Mattice@ci.juneau.ak.us.
January 30 - February 4
NOME - MARINE SAFETY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (MSIT) will be held at the Northwestern
Alaska Career and Education Center (NACTEC) by the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association
(AMSEA). This intensive 48-hour, six-day program (8am to 8pm) is designed to train individuals to
effectively teach cold-water survival procedures and marine safety in their communities to subsistence
and commercial fisherman, children, and other community members. Cost is $495.00 for AMSEA
members $550.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. The MSIT course is a premier train-thetrainer course and is U.S. Coast Guard accepted. Students successfully completing the course will also be
certified to teach WaterWise, a recreational safe boating course offered through the Alaska Office of
Boating Safety. Representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard will be present to provide current marine
safety regulations applicable to subsistence and commercial fisherman. A limited number of scholarships
to help with tuition, food and lodging are available for individuals in the Norton Sound region who are in
a position to provide safety training in their community, thanks to funding from the National Institute of
Occupational Safety and Health, the U.S. Coast Guard, and AMSEA. Please see our web site
www.amsea.org for more information and to register, or call Jerry Dzugan at AMSEA at 907-747-3287 or
email director@amsea.org.
February 1 - 3
JUNEAU - CROSS BOUNDARY DATA INTEGRATION WORKSHOP II will be held at the UAS
Egan Building - Glacier View Room, The ACRC will hold a second workshop to develop cross-boundary
geospatial and climate data sets in support of regional conservation applications in the coastal temperate
rainforest zone of Southeast Alaska and British Columbia. This project will continue to facilitate planning
sessions and forums on technical development of standardized datasets and will formalize a platform for
coordination of data exchange and dissemination via the Southeast Alaska GIS Library. In addition, this
workshop will establish a plan for future analytical efforts in which cross-boundary datasets are utilized to
address critical and regional conservation applications such as connectivity and dispersal, carbon budget
allocation, and climate change vulnerabilities. For agenda information, go to
http://acrc.alaska.edu/acrc_sw/workshops/data_integration_2_files/draft_agenda. For more information,
contact http://acrc.alaska.edu/contact.html.
**The PALMER MUSEUM is excited to share a great lineup of workshops for the community,
scheduled to take place in the coming months. The first series is:
**February 4 - FIBER BLING JEWELRY will be held from 10am to 1pm with
SANDRA COOK. Using fiber (yarn/string learn a simple weaving technique
to make bracelets, pins, and necklaces. Ages: 12+. Cost $20 members, $25
non-members. Materials: $5.
**February 11 - BASKET WEAVING - TWINED (using techniques of Tlingit,
Haida and Aleut weavers) from 3 to 4:30pm with DORRIE DEAN. Cost $25
members, $30 non-members, materials $15.
**February 18 - BASKET WEAVING - COILED (using Yupik techniques) from 3
to 4:30pm with DORRIE DEAN, Cost $25 members, $30 non-members, materials
$15.
**February 25 - BASKET WEAVING - PINE NEEDLE (using techniques of traditional southeastern
weavers) from 3 to 4:30pm with DORRIE DEAN. Cost $30 members, $35 non-members. Materials: 20.
DORRIE DEAN is a cultural anthropologist and long time weaving instructor in basket weaving from
various cultures. Each class will provide the student with the necessary materials and basic techniques to
complete one basket. Sign up for just one or all three! Ages 13+. Materials will be purchased directly
from instructor at the beginning of the class. Space is limited and registration is on a first come, first serve
basis so don’t wait. For more information and to download a registration form, visit our website at:
http://www.palmermuseum.org/workshops/.
February 6 - 10
ANCHORAGE - The ALASKA FORUM ON THE ENVIRONMENT will be held at the
Dena’ina Center. The agenda is available at http://akforum.com/agenda.htm and registration information
is located at http://akforum.com/register.html. For general information, go to http://akforum.com/.
February 13 & 14
JUNEAU - 2012 ALASKA YOUNG FISHERMEN'S SUMMIT: WEAVING A NETWORK OF
FUTURE FISHING LEADERS will be held at St. Ann's Parish Hall. In addition to providing crucial
training and networking opportunities for fishermen entering the business or wishing to take a leadership
role in their industry, we will also take advantage of the Juneau location by introducing participants to the
legislative process, and introducing the fish caucus of the legislature to the issues and concerns of
Alaska’s emerging fishermen. The conference will address four main topics: The nuts and bolts of
managing the financial aspects of a successful fishing business, Methods for participating in the fisheries
regulatory and Alaska legislative processes, The role of Alaskan seafood in the world marketplace, and
The science and management of our sustainable fisheries. Limited travel scholarships are available.
Complete the application form and send to sunny.rice@alaska.edu by 5:00 pm on January 20. Contact
Sunny Rice at 907-772-3381 with questions. Summit information. Agenda is available at
http://seagrant.uaf.edu/map/workshops/2012/ayfs/agenda.php. For registration, go to
http://seagrant.uaf.edu/map/workshops/2012/ayfs/registration.php For more information, contact Sunny
Rice at sunny.rice@alaska.edu or 907-772-3381 or Torie Baker at torie.baker@alaska.edu or 907-4247542.
February 15 (RESCHEDULED from January 11)
The INSTITUTE of the NORTH ARCTIC POLICY FORUM will be held from 5 to 7pm in the Voth
Hall, Performing Arts Center featuring a compelling panel discussion of the history, current issues, and
future plans of NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) in Alaska. followed by a Q&A
from the floor. Join us on Wednesday, January 11 when, from 5:00 to 7:00pm, the APF will host panel
presentations and discussion, followed by Q&A from the floor. Immediately afterward guests will be
invited to a reception, from 7:00 to 8:00pm, where they will have the opportunity to connect with one
another and with the featured speakers in an informal setting. Moderated by Consul PETER TAYLOR
(Canada), the program will feature: JOSEPH JOCKEL, author of No Boundaries Upstairs: Canada, the
US, and the Origins of the North American Air Defence, 1945-1958 (tentative); COLONEL DANIEL
CONSTABLE, Deputy Commander Alaska Region NORAD HQ (confirmed); TREY FULLER, JBER
(invited); and CAPTAIN JOEL JUNGEMANN, U.S. Navy, (invited). Cost: $20. To register, go to
https://institutenorth.org/calendar/events/january-arctic-policy-forum-norad.
February 17 & 18
SOLDOTNA - FIRE IN ALASKA! course will be held at Skyview High School. The exciting,
interdisciplinary Fire in Alaska K-12 curriculum is designed to engage and inspire students to learn about
all aspects of fire, including fire cology, fire behavior, and how to live safely in the wildland-urban
interface. This intensive workshop includes content, lesson modeling, interactive activities and laboratory
simulations. Participants gain their own copies of the curriculum, which is being used all over Alaska.
Fire in Alaska workshops are sponsored by the Alaska Division of Forestry and are available for
continuing education credit through Kenai Peninsula College Cost is $20 for materials, plus a credit fee of
$94. To sign up please contact Lilly Goodman-Allwright at AlaskaInsights@mtaonline.net.
February 21 - 23
HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN for ANCHORAGE’S FOUR ORIGINAL
NEIGHBORHOODS PUBLIC WORKSHOPS and MEETINGS. will be held on the following dates
and locations:
February 21 - DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA PUBLIC WORKSHOP
(Businesses and Residents) from 4:30 to 6pm in the Anchorage City Hall,
Room 155, Free parking is available behind City Hall.
February 21 - SOUTH ADDITION COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA PUBLIC
WORKSHOP from 6:30 to 8pm in the Denali Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room, 952
Cordova Street. Free parking is available in the school parking lot.
February 22 - NATIVE CULTURAL OUTREACH MEETING from 1 to 3:30pm.at the
Alaska Native Heritage Center, Athabascan Ceremonial House, 8800 Heritage Drive. Please
call 907.330.8000 for information or directions. Free parking is available in the Alaska
Native Heritage Center parking lot.
February 22 - GOVERNMENT HILL COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA PUBLIC
WORKSHOP from 6:30 to 8pm at the Government Hill Elementary School, 525 Bluff
Drive. Free parking is available in the school parking lot.
February 23 -HPP TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING f rom 4:30 to 6pm
in the Fairview Community Recreation Center Meeting Room, 1121 East 10th Avenue. Free
parking is available in the Center parking lot.
February 23 - FAIRVIEW COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA PUBLIC WORKSHOP from
6:30 to 8 pm in the Fairview Community Recreation Center, Multi-Purpose Room, 1121 East
10th Avenue. Free parking is available in the Recreation
Center parking lot.
You are invited to attend workshops and meetings to review and provide new comments on the draft
goals and opportunities developed from over 750 comments received from neighborhoods, Native
Cultural groups, agencies and interested parties during public meetings held in October 2011, for the
Historic Preservation Plan for Anchorage’s four original neighborhoods (HPP). ALL WORKSHOPS
ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! For more information, contact: Kristine Bunnell, HPP Project Manager,
at 907.343.7993 or bunnellkr@muni.org.
February 23 -26
PALMER - PLANTING BUSINESS SUCCESS: 2012 BUSINESS PLANNING CONFERENCE
will be held at the Palmer Train Depot. The conference will give you tools for farming in Alaska ,
whether you are just starting your farming venture or looking to retire. This conference will cover, stepby-step: • Developing goals, • Business planning for profit, • Putting the plan on paper, • Transfer
planning, • Effective decision making, • Retirement planning, • Succession Planning, and • Estate
Planning. COST- $35.00 per attendee. After the conference, Alaska Farmland Trust will continue to
follow up with you and continue the development of your business or succession plan. This conference is
limited to 70 participants, so register early! Contact project director John Collins at 907-745-3336 or 907715-7497 for more information. or mail registration information to 248 E Dahlia Ave, Palmer, AK 99654.
February 27 & 28
HOMER - PLANNING FOR MEANINGFUL EVALUATION will be held from 9am to 5pm at the
Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center. Want to increase your program or project accountability and
impact? This 2-day Coastal Services Center class will actively engage participants in creating a
comprehensive evaluation plan. This is a follow-up class to ‘Program Design & Evaluation’, however,
those who have created & used logic models are also encouraged to participate in this class. For more
information or to reserve your seat, contact Megan Murphy at megan.murphy@alaska.gov or 907-2264659. RSVP by February 13 to reserve your seat.
**February 29th & March 1
HOMER - FACILITATION & COLLABORATION TRAINING will be held from 9am to 5pm at the
Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center. Want to increase your ability to design and conduct public forum
meetings in a manner that ensures a cooperative & participatory outcome? This 2-day Coastal Services
Center class will increase participants’ ability to design, conduct, and control public or targeted meetings.
Participants will learn techniques to reduce conflict, enhance cooperation, and achieve meeting objectives
in a timely manner. For more information or to eserve your seat, contact Megan Murphy at
megan.murphy@alaska.gov or 907- 226-4659). RSVP by February 13 to reserve your seat.
**March 5-7
JUNEAU - 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. Please visit the AWRA-AK at http://state.awra.org/alaska/ for more
information..
**March 8
HOMER - 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 (megan.murphy@alaska.gov 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”
WEBINARS, WEBCASTS & TELECONFERENCES
**January 31 (WEBINAR) (Addition Information)
PRECIPITATION-FREQUENCY ATLAS FOR ALASKA will be held from 10 to 11m Alaska Local
Time with SANJA PERICA, NOAA, NWS, HSDC; DOUG KANE and SVETA STUEFER, Water and
Environmental Research Center, UAF. NOAA's National Weather Service's Office of Hydrologic
Development and University of Alaska Fairbanks, Water and Environmental Research Center are
updating precipitation frequency estimates for the state of Alaska. Precipitation frequency estimates are
used by hydrologists, engineers and others when designing infrastructure built to cope with runoff. The
new estimates in an electronic format, which will replace estimates published in early 1960s, will be
published in NOAA Atlas 14 Volume 7 and will be available through NOAA's Precipitation Frequency
Data Server, starting in February 2012. In this webinar, the authors will present the steps taken in the data
collection, analysis, QA/QC, discuss some of the problems and finally present results of the updated atlas.
Precipitation frequency estimates are used by hydrologists, engineers and others when designing
infrastructure built to cope with runoff. To hear the audio presentation during a webinar: 1) dial: 1-877
594-8353; 2) When prompted, enter passcode: 83847342. To view the presentation during a webinar: 1)
Go to http://infiniteconferencing.com/Events/accap/, 2) Enter Participant Code 83847342. 3) Enter the
rest of the requested information, 4) Click the blue "log-in" button.
February 1 (TELECONFERENCE)
The EXXON VALDEZ OIL SPILL TRUSTEE COUNCIL will meet by teleconference from 9:30a.m
to 12:30pm at the EVOS office, 441 W 5th Ave, Ste 500. To participate, call 800.315.6338, code 8205.
For more information, call:907.278.8012 or 800.478.7745 or go to www.evostc.state.ak.us.
February 13 (WEBINAR)
ALASKA AND THE NATIONAL CLIMATE ASSESSMENT: THE ALASKA TECHNICAL
REPORT will be held from 10-11am with CARL MARKON, US Geological Survey; and SARAH
TRAINOR, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy. The National Climate Assessment (NCA)
provides a current report of climate change impacts and vulnerability, evaluates the effectiveness of
mitigation and adaptation activities, identifies knowledge gaps, and helps the federal government
prioritize climate science investments. It provides the science that can be used by communities around our
Nation to create a more sustainable and environmentally-sound plan for our future. Alaska will contribute
one of eight Regional Assessment to be included in the 2013 NCA. The purpose of the presentation is to
present a draft of the 2013 Alaska Technical Report, and seek public feedback. 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 during the presentation and don’t put
them 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.
February 15 (TELECONFERENCE SEMINAR)
COAL'S ASSAULT ON HUMAN HEALTH will be held from 9 to 10am as part of the Alaska
Collaborative on Health and the Environment teleconference seminar series. At every stage – from
mining, transportation, storage, combustion, and disposal of post-combustion wastes – coal development
threatens human health. Pollutants from coal damage all major organ systems in the human body. Coal
combustion releases mercury, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and dozens of other
substances known to be hazardous to human health. Guest Presenter ALAN H. LOCKWOOD, MD will
discuss the growing body of medical evidence linking coal development to human health risks. Dr.
Lockwood is principal author of the Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) report "Coal's Assault on
Human Health" which takes a new look at the devastating impacts of coal on the human body. For more
information, or to join this FREE call and receive the dial-up instructions, please RSVP to ACAT at
heather@akaction.org or call (907) 222-7714.
GRANTS/AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS
**February 8
NOAA RESTORATION CENTER is hosting an open house at the Anchorage Marriot 8th from 5:30 to
7pm in the Haines/Juneau Room to discuss their work with communities affected by the Exxon Valdez oil
spill to ADDRESS WATER QUALITY AND MARINE HABITAT ISSUES, and HARBOR
IMPROVEMENTS. They are asking for your help to identify what is needed and where to do the work.
Right now, they NEED PROJECT IDEAS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS and very soon we will
be looking for PROJECT PROPOSALS (to receive up to $250,000 for qualified improvements). The
first step is to IDENTIFY COMMUNITY PARTNERS. Please help spread the word by attending the
public scoping meetings. For more information about this funding opportunity and which communities
may qualify please visit our website http://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration/evos/. Please
contact Erika Ammann by email at restorationevos@noaa.gov, Laurel Jennings at
Laurel.Jennings@noaa.gov ,Erika Ammann at Erika.Ammann@noaa.gov, or Eric Rothwell at
Eric.Rothwell@noaa.gov or by going to http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration/.
February 10
Deadline for application for the NORTH PACIFIC RESEARCH BOARD (NPRB) GRADUATE
STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS. These awards are given to encourage students to pursue scientific
and scholarly research that addresses management issues in northern seas. In May 2012, NPRB will
award up to six Graduate Student Research Awards (GSRAs) of $25,000 each to three qualified masters
students and three doctoral students for the opportunity to address scientific, technological, and socioeconomic issues relating to the research themes identified in the 2005 NPRB Science Plan. Students must
be enrolled in or accepted by a graduate degree program at an accredited university or college by
February 10, 2012. There is no US citizenship requirement to be eligible for this award and applications
are welcome from students attending US or non-US universities. The graduate research topic must be
relevant to the research themes and issues identified in the 2005 NPRB Science Plan and
occur in Alaskan marine waters. Please see the 2012 GSRA guidelines at
http://nprb.org/education/documents/2012GSRAdetailsandguidelines_14Oct11_final_001.pdf for further
details of the application requirements.
**February 10
Deadline 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. he 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.
February 17
Deadline for application for the 2013 NATIONAL SEA GRANT KNAUSS MARINE POLICY
FELLOWSHIP for ALASKA GRADUATE STUDENTS. This unique national fellowship provides
eligible graduate students with one year of paid experience in Washington, D.C., working on ocean issues
with a U.S. Congressional staff or with an executive branch resource management agency. The fellowship
has proven to be a great launching pad to exciting careers in government, education, business, and nonprofit enterprises. The fellowship is open to graduate students in all disciplines who have a keen interest
in the nation’s marine policy and ocean resource management. Included in the 2012 group of fellows are
students completing degrees in law, agriculture, public administration, geology, and geophysics, as well
as fisheries, oceanography, zoology, biology, economics, policy, and other fields. Soon after the holidays,
Alaska Sea Grant will begin recruiting exceptional students from around the state to apply for the 2013
John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. To get the word out, we have produced a YouTube video that
features testimonials from former Knauss Fellows. Watch the video at
http://seagrant.uaf.edu/research/knauss.html. Alaska graduate students considering applying for the
fellowship or seeking more information should contact Dr. David Christie, Director, Alaska Sea Grant
Program, University of Alaska Fairbanks, david.christie@alaska.edu or call 907-474-7949.
**February 21
Deadline for application for CLEAN WATER GRANTS. Up to $495,000 is available for clean water
projects through the Alaska Clean Water Actions (ACWA) grants. The funds are granted to local
communities and citizens groups for projects that monitor and restore Alaska’s targeted high priority
water bodies. For more information about the ACWA grants priorities and the solicitation process, go tot:
http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/acwa/onlineACWAapp.htm. For more information, contact Tim
Hoffman, Program Coordinator/Public Outreach, ADEC, at (907) 269-0598 or Fax (907) 334-2415.
**February 24
Deadline for 2012 HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANTS for project from certified local
governments that will provide up to 60 percent matching assistance for the cost of a project. The Alaska
Historical Commission encourages applications for projects in the $10,000 to $20,000 federal share range.
Projects eligible for HPF assistance include those focused on historic preservation planning, inventories,
surveys, National Register nominations, public education, predevelopment, development, and acquisition.
Go to http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/oha/grant/akclg.htm for the full application package or contact grant
administrator, Jean Ayers at 269-8694.
**March 10
Deadline 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 selfdirected 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 907-6836436 or sierra_mclane@nps.gov.
March 9
Deadline 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 30
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 Kecthikan 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.
March 31
Deadline 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.
DEADLINES
January 30
KETCHIKAN - Comments are due on the proposal to issue an AK POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM (APDES) PERMIT to discharge to water of the U.S. for the KETCHIKAN
SHIPYARD (KSY) owned by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA). ASD
provides ship maintenance and building services and consist of two drydocks, and upland berth and
associated infrastructure. There are three (3) outfalls associated with the facility. Outfall 001 is the
primary outfall and has an authorized mixing zone associated with it. Outfall 001 discharges drydock
deck water, treated to remove metals associated with high pressure wash water, abrasive blasting. The
Outfall 001 pipe extends from the pier to Tongass Narrows between the facility and Ketchikan Airport. A
diffuser is connected to the end of the pipe to facilitate dilution. The typical volume of discharge is 2000
gallons to 20,000 gallons per discharge episode. The mixing zone associated with Outfall 001 is a 110
meter radius centered over the diffuser extending from the seafloor to the surface of the water. Outfall 002
consists of ballast water and is discharged directly into Tongass Narrows via hoses hung over either side
of each drydock(s). Outfall 003 is floodwater that consists of receiving water that comes into contact with
work surfaces during the submergence of the drydock interior work surfaces. A draft individual permit,
fact sheet and associated documents are available at
http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/wwdp/PublicNotice.htm#A3. For more information or to submit
comments, contact Marc Bentley at 907-269-66287 or email marc.bentley@alaska.gov.
EVENTS & MEETINGS \ANCHORAGE - EAGLE RIVER & GIRDWOOD
**February 5
Join AWEN (AK WOMEN’S ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK) at the 16th ANNUAL SKI FOR
WOMEN at 11am at Kincaid Park. The event is a fundraiser for non-profits in Alaska whose mission is
to stop the cycle of domestic abuse against women and children. Register for team AWEN online at the
Ski for Women website! For more information contact Autumn Bryson at abryson@zendergroup.org.
**February 6
The following public hearings will be held at the PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION beginning
at 6:30 at Loussac Library:
**ALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY MASTER PLAN REVIEW (Case #2010-100) Total
area:174.38 acres. Continued from 10/10/11 & postponed from 1/9/12. For more information, contact
343-7943; fax 343-7927; or e-mail KimmelCA@muni.org.
**COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW FOR U-MED PLAN AMENDMENT (Case # 2011-108).
Total area: 174.38 acre(s).
**CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A HAZARDOUS USE for the proposed EXPANSION of an
EXISTING FUEL STORAGE FACILITY at the TED STEVENS ANCHORAGE
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Case # 2012-012). Total area: 14.49 acres). For more information,
contact Anchorage Fueling and Service Company at trent.carbaugh@asig.com.
**February 8
WOLVES IN SOUTHWEST ALASKA: WHAT ARE YOU EATING? is the program at the Alaska
Zoo at 7pm. Join DOMINIQUE WATTS, biologist with the Alaska Peninsula and Becharof National
Wildlife Refuges, as he discusses the ecology of wolves in southwest Alaska. Learn about his ongoing
studies of wolves and their relatively unique foraging strategies in this remote and little studied region of
the state. Coffee and tea available at lectures. For more information, contact Stephanie Hartman,
Education Director, at (907) 346-2858, or email slhartman@alaskazoo.org.
**February 9
AWEN’s FROST FEST will be held from 6 to 8pm at Middleway Café. Come join us to warm up from
the cold! There will be fantastic live music from Back Acres, delicious appetizers, beer from Midnight
Sun Brewing, and many door prizes from awesome local restaurants like Bear Tooth, and Spenard Road
House. One lucky person will win a tour package from Major Marine Tours! Bring friends and family to
this fun evening and support AWEN's mission to cultivate women leaders dedicated to conserving
Alaska's natural heritage. Suggested $10 donation will go to developing the AWEN Mentorship Program.
Bring your old paint and art supplies for focus:art and keep them out of our streams and rivers! During
Frost Fest, AWEN will collect unused house paint and old art supplies as a benefit for focus: art, a
nonprofit dedicated to providing art classes and studio time for adults who experience disabilities.
**February 9
DARK MATTER will be discussed at the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center’s Astronomy Series at
7pm. It can’t be seen and yet it’s everywhere throughout the universe. What’s more, it has enormous
significance to the gravitational infrastructure of the universe. Join MICHELLE KROK from the
Department of Physics & Astronomy at the UAA to find out how astronomers have observed the presence
of dark matter and are studying its nature. You’ll also find out about the questions astronomers continue
to ask about dark matter. Hot drinks provided by Friends of the Campbell Creek Science Center.
Stargazing will follow if the skies are clear. Please call 267-1241 for more information.
**February 8
STRANDED RENEWABLES will be discussed at the REAP Forum from 6 to 8pm int the Anchorage
Museum auditorium. Alaska has HUGE supplies of renewable resources, including 90% of the country’s
estimated tidal potential, 50% of its wave power potential and a large swath of places with world class
wind. But some of these resources are located in remote areas, far from the population centers with high
energy demands. How much potential do these resources offer, what makes sense to develop, and what
work is and could be done to capitalize on these potential power sources. Speakers: BRIAN HIRSCH,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory and JASON MEYER, AK Center for Energy & Power. Program
will be on Live Podcast at
http://nprb.org/education/documents/2012GSRAdetailsandguidelines_14Oct11_final_001.pdf
http://nprb.org/education/documents/2012GSRAdetailsandguidelines_14Oct11_final_001.pdf for. For
more information, contact 907.929.7770.
**February 11
SAVED BY SWEETS will be held from 5 to 8pm at the ConocoPhillip's Atrium. Come celebrate the
great taste of chocolate and the amazing work done at BIRD TLC. Deserts will be served all evening
while you hear how sweet the taste of freedom can be for rehabilitated and released wild birds. Meet our
education birds and hear their tales. Buy chocolates to honor the valentine in your life and through your
purchase, become a Valentine for an injured bird hoping to be free again. Tickets are $25 per person.
Contact the bird TLC office at 562-4852 or office@birdtlc.net.
MEETINGS & EVENTS OUT OF ANCHORAGE
Now through February 25
JUNEAU - A FOREST of WORDS: YOUTH VOICES CELEBRATE the TONGASS NATIONAL
FOREST is showing at the Tongass Historical Museum. This is an exhibit featuring forest-inspired art
and words created by area school children, with works by nature artist ANDIE THRAMS and marvel at
the metal sculpture cedar tree designed by Ketchikan artist RICH STAGE.
January 28
KETCHIKAN - AVALANCHE!-- Special two-hour program will be presented from 6 to 8:00pm at the
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. TOM MATTICE, Emergency Programs Manager and Avalanche
Forecaster for the City and Borough of Juneau, will present an overview of Avalanche dynamics. This
program is geared toward the public and snow sports enthusiasts and will provide interactive scenarios
and hands-on learning for your winter backcountry pursuits.
**January 28
PETERSBURG - PETERSBURG FISH AND GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will meet all day,
in the Petersburg City Council Chambers. They will be continuing the discussion of the BOF SE/Yakutat
Finfish Proposals to come before the board in Kecthikan in February. If you are interested in any of these
issues, you are encouraged to attend this meeting. If you have any further questions, please contact
Shannon Stone, Regional Coordinator, at 465.6097.
**January 28 & 29
HOMER - ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASSES will be held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall
for this all-encompassing variety of classes with TED VEAL beginning at 8am. Students can attend all 8
classes, or pick and choose the ones that interest them most. These classes also count toward continuing
education for builders, realtors, appraisers, home inspectors and more. For more information call 2582247
**January 30
HOMER: - LIVING ON LESS is a video teleconference course from Fairbanks Cooperative Extension
from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Kachemak Bay Campus. This class explores methods of getting the most for your
money and how to make sound financial decisions to live on less. Take advantage of this class WITH
ROXIE ROGERS DINSTEL without flying to Fairbanks! Contact the Kenai Peninsula District office to
register by calling 1-800-478-5824.
January 30
HUGHES - KOYUKUK RIVER FISH AND GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold a public
meeting at Noon at the Hughes School (this meeting was rescheduled due to weather conditions from
December 7). Agenda includes: • 2011 Moose Survey and Harvest Data; • Discussion on IM plan; •
Discussion & comment on Proposals before the BOG on Statewide and Interior Issues; • Yukon River
Season Update; • Call for Proposals, 2012 Board of Fish; Arctic, Yukon, Kuskokwim BOF o meet in
Anchorage next season; ? Proposals due by April 10, 2012; • Hughes Elections; • Election of
Representative and Alternate to Interior BOG, March 2-11, 2012 For further information contact Nissa
Pilcher at 907.459.7263, Fax 907.459.7258, or email nissa.pilcher@alaska.gov.
January 30, 31 & February 1
Open House/Public Meetings will be held at the following location to take comments on the proposal by
the NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) has prepared a Draft Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) to ANALYZE the EFFECTS of ISSUING MARINE MAMMAL
INCIDENTAL TAKE AUTHORIZATIONS under the MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT.
January 30 - WAINWRIGHT – from 7 to 9pm at the Wainwright Community Center.
January 31 - BARROW - from 7 to 9pm at the Inupiat Heritage Center.
February 1 - KAKTOVIK - from 7 to 9pm at the Kaktovik Community Center.
The. These authorizations are issued to the oil and gas industry during offshore exploration activities,
such as geophysical seismic surveys or exploratory drilling, that take place in federal and state waters of
the U.S. Beaufort and Chukchi seas. The format for the public meetings will consist of an open house,
followed by an opportunity for comments. During the open house, representatives from NMFS, the
cooperating agencies, and third-party EIS team will be available to discuss the project and answer
questions. Transcripts of the public meetings will be prepared. Comments on the Draft EIS must be
received by February 28. Electronic copies of the document and more information are available at:
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/eis/arctic.htm.
**The FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC) will be holding public
SCOPING MEETINGS as it prepares an environmental impact statement on the ALASKA PIPELINE
PROJECT PROPOSED by the JOINT VENTURE between TRANSCANADA ALASKA
COMPANY, LLC and EXXONMOBIL ALASKA MIDSTREAM GAS INVESTMENTS, LLC at
the following locations:
**January 30 – FAIRBANKS at 7pm in the Carlson Center Arthur Buswell
Pioneer North Star Room,
**January 31 – DELTA JUNCTION at 7pm at the Delta Community Center
**February 1 – TOK at 7pm in the Tok School Multipurpose Room
**February 6 – BARROW at 7pm in the Inupiat Heritage Center Multipurpose Room
**February 7 – NUIQSUT at 7 pm Kisik Community Center,
**February 8 – KAKTOVIK at 4:30pm at the Kaktovik Community Center
The format of the meetings will consist of presentations by FERC and the project sponsor, followed by
opportunity for public comment. For more information about how to submit comments and background
information on the project, go to www.arcticgas.gov or contact Julie McKim at 907-271-5242 or Fax 907271-5202.
January 31
FAIRBANKS - ALASKA – AS SEEN FROM AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT will be presented at
7pm in the WestMark Gold Room as part of the Science for Alaska Lecture Series. This lecture will
discuss recent, and ongoing unmanned aircraft operations that the University is conducting in Alaska. It
will highlight the unique capabilities and limitations of this emerging and rapidly developing technology
as well as recent research and systems development that the University has conducted in support of the
FAA and others to integrate these aircraft safely into the National Airspace. During the lecture several
aircraft platforms that the University operate will be on display. For additional information visit the
Science for Alaska Lecture Series website: http://www.uaf.edu/scienceforalaska/fbx-lectures/.
January 31, February 1, February 2
Public hearings will be held at the following location on request for permit to APPLY PESTICIDES on
the RAILROAD RIGHT-of WAY between CLEAR and FAIRBANKS from the ALASKA
RAILROAD CORPORATION:
January 31 - FAIRBANKS - from 4:30 to 6:30pm at the Westmark Hotel
February 1 - WASILLA - from 4:30 to 6:30pm at Evangelo’s Restaurant, 2530 East Parks
Highway
February 2 - TALKEETNA - 4:30 to 6:30pm at the North Susitna Institute
The permit request is to apply herbicide to a 16 foot wide strip of the railroad right-of-way on
approximately 60 miles of track beginning near Clear and proceeding north to Fairbanks.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. The purpose is for vegetation maintenance is a Federal Railroad Administration
(FRA) requirement, and is necessary to allow track visibility and inspection, prevent tripping hazards, and
prevent accelerated deterioration of track components. Other vegetation control methods have not been
sufficient to meet FRA and safety requirements. Copies of the application are available at
http://dec.alaska.gov/eh/pest/publicnotice.htm. For specific information regarding the application, contact
Karin Hendrickson at (907) 376-1856, Fax (907) 376-2382, or email Karin.Hendrickson@alaska.gov.
Submit comments to Rebecca Colvin at 907-269-7802, Fax 907-269-7600, or email
Rebecca.colvin@alaska.gov.
**February 1
FAIRBANKS - LIFE ON THE COLVILLE RIVER will be presented by MARK and DENISE
WARTES from 7 to 8:30pm at the Noel Wien Public Library. Ever wonder what the North Slope was
like before oil and gas development? Mark and Denise Wartes have lived and visited along the Colville
River and its tributaries since the early 1950's. They will talk about their experiences hunting, trapping,
fishing, and starting a family from the Arctic Ocean to the Southern Brooks Range. They will describe
their experiences hunting, trapping, fishing, and starting a family from the Arctic Ocean to the Southern
Brooks Range. In the tradition of respecting their Inupiat elder teachers, they wish to share this lifestyle
with others. They will bring parkas, mukluks, Native and personal handmade arts and crafts for viewing.
Join us for this remarkable opportunity to think beyond resource development about the rich ways of life
that the arctic has supported since time immemorial.
February 1
FAIRBANKS - MASTER FOOD PRESERVER WORKSHOP - BASICS will be held from 6 to 9;m
at the Food Bank Kitchen, 26th Avenue. Cost $15. Please call 474-2450 to register.
**February 2
HOMER - ALASKA OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL will be held at the Homer Theatre beginning at 6pm.
Check out this traveling film festival that visits communities around Alaska to showcase inspiring and
informative films that celebrate our connection to the ocean.
**February 2
NAKNEK - NAKNEK KVICHAK FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will meet 9n the
Bristol Bay Borough Building Conference Room. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and comment
on Board of Game/ Board of Fish proposals in preparation for the February 2nd, 2012 meeting in Naknek,
to elect members to the committee; and to choose a representative for the Board of Game Meeting at the
Interior Region III, located in Fairbanks from March 2 to 11th at the Wedgewood Resort. This committee
will also be meeting to draft proposals for the Board of Fisheries 2012/2013, Bristol Bay Area (All
Finfish) meetings beginning December 4-12 in Anchorage, AK.
**February 2
ANVIK - GRAYLING ANVIK HOLY CROSS SHAGELUK FISH AND GAME ADVISORY
COMMITTEE will meet in the Blackwell School at 6pm to hold a public meeting and election. Agenda
items will include • Election of 2 Anvik Seats and 1 Undesignated seat, o Feral animals, o Wanton Waste,
o Predation- bears/wolves, • Introduction of Biologist and Wood Bison Update- Tom Seaton, ADFG, •
Update on WIRAC meeting- Ken Chase GASH AC; Josh Peirce, ADFG, • Yukon River Season
Summery- Eric Newland, ADFG, • Proposals to submit for 2012/2013 BOG/BOF cycle, o Commercial
Lamprey Fishery, o Pike fishing on the Yukon River near Holy Cross and Paimiut, • Update on Biological
Data 21E-Josh Peirce, ADFG, • Federal/Innoko update-Jerry Hill and Bo Sloan, FWS, • Comment on
BOG Proposals, • Draft letter to legislature-AC funding. For further information contact Nissa Pilcher at
907.459.7263, Fax 907.459.7258, or email nissa.pilcher@alaska.gov.
February 4
PALMER - 6TH ANNUAL WINTER FAMILY FUN DAY at REFLECTIONS LAKE will be held
from 11am to 3pm at the Knik River Access Exit at Mile 31.5 of the Glenn Highway. Enjoy winter at
beautiful Reflections Lake on the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge! Cross-country ski, snowshoe, ice
skate, or walk the circular path around the lake. Warming fires, hot cocoa, treats & coffee will keep you
toasty as we revel in the beauty of this picturesque lake. What a wonderful place to enjoy the great
Alaskan outdoors! Onsite volunteer assistance includes APH partners Alaska Trails & Mat-Su Ski Club.
Skis and snowshoes for adults & kids generously provided by R.E.I. Alaska, and skates by the Mat-Su
Borough Parks & Rec/Brett Memorial Ice Arena. Skiing, snowshoeing assistance & skating instruction
will be available; North America Outdoor Institute will teach avalanche safety. Listed as a National
Winter Trails Day event, this is an excellent opportunity to learn about these healthy winter sports and
have fun!
**February 4
The MIDDLE NENANA, MINTO NENANA, FAIRBANKS and DELTA JUNCTION FISH &
GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will meet at 11am in the Borough Assembly Chambers. Agenda
includes: Discussion of interior Fish and Game issues, including Antlerless Moose Reauthorization. The
Department of Fish and Game will give a presentation on moose management at that time. For more
information, contact Nissa Pilcher at 907.459.7263, Fax 907.459.7258, or email
nissa.pilcher@alaska.gov.
**February 7
FAIRBANKS - REINDEER: TUNDRA GOLD is the topic for Science for Alaska lecture at 7pm in the
Westmark Hotel Gold Room to be presented by GREG FINSTAD, UAF Reindeer Research Program.
Caribou and reindeer are productive in Northern climes and will be central to the food systems of many
people in Alaska. Caribou are the mainstay for many rural communities and domestic reindeer were
introduced to Alaska from Siberia over 100 years ago to be administered as a red meat production system.
The majority of the reindeer industry is centered on the Seward Peninsula, where reindeer are managed
over large, rugged and remote areas with little or no transportation infrastructure. The reindeer production
system in Alaska has to overcome many obstacles from climate change to limited infrastructure to
become a primary supplier of red meat. The UAF Reindeer Research Program is collaborating with
producers to develop research in evaluating and implementing cutting edge management strategies and
technologies to promote food security.
**February 9
JUNEAU - KABATA BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Knik Arm Bridge & Toll Authority) will meet at
1:30pm in the Goldbelt Hotel Admiralty Conference Room #204. The meeting is open and the public is
invited to attend. Any questions, please call the KABATA office at (907-)269-6698.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
**Two Alaska energy reports have been released: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALASKA ENERGY
EFFICIENCY and CONSERVATION PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, has been
prepared for the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) by Information Insights, Milepost Consulting and
additional project advisors. The report provides research-based recommendations for the creating of an
education and outreach plan to promote successful energy efficiency and conservation behavior in both
urban and rural areas in Alaska. Recommendations include; localizing the message, framing the message
and providing a clear direct energy measure. Report is available at
http://www.akenergyauthority.org/Efficiency/12-2011_RecommendationsPublicEducationandOutreach.pdf. The second is SOUTHEAST INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN
(SEIRP) TECHNICAL DRAFT REPORT prepared for 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. AEA will be accepting comments on the draft until
March 19.
Are you INTERESTED IN WORKING on LEADERSHIP SKILLS, FOCUSING YOUR CAREER
PATH, MOVING into the ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD, or INCREASING YOUR ALASKA
NETWORK? Then AWEN'S MENTORSHIP PROGRAM may be right for you. Now in its third year,
the program matches women in earlier stages of their environmental career or community activism with
an experienced female mentor. The nine-month program includes an initial "retreat" day for all
participants, followed by opportunities for learning and networking, and monthly meetings with your
mentor. If you have any questions, or are interested in being a mentor please contact us at
awenalaska@gmail.com or call Melanie at 440-1964.
PROTECTING SOUTHWESTERN ALASKA FROM INVASIVE SPECIES – A GUIDE IN THE
ENGLISH AND YUP’IK LANGUAGES is available at
http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5348027.pdf. The people’s strong sense of
stewardship, wealth of traditional knowledge, and limited routes of transportation are key components of
preventing invasive species from disrupting the ecosystems of Southwest Alaska. Learning how invasive
plants, insects and animals spread and interact with their environment, how other communities have
worked to prevent or eradicate them, and what resources exist to help control the spread of exotic
organisms may be critical to preserving the landscape and culture for future generations.
To see a 5 minute video that tells the story of the CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT TANGLE LAKES and
to prevent it from becoming home to an industrial, foreign-owned mine, go to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSor9nKgO-8.
To TRACK MARINE DEBRIS FROM THE JAPAN TSUNAMI, go to
http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/info/japanfaqs.html. If you see debris that might be from the tsunami, please
report it to disasterdebris@noaa.gov. Include as accurate a description as possible of what you saw, and
where you saw it, as well as the potential linkage to the tsunami.
ALASKA LEADS THE NATION IN TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASES, with its mining operations
producing 90 percent of total in the four-state Pacific Northwest Region. A report from the US
Environmental Protection Agency said Alaska produced 835 million pounds of toxic chemicals at 32
facilities statewide. That’s a 20 percent increase, according to the 2010 Toxic Release Inventory.
Nationwide, the increase was 16 percent. Alaska’s top source of toxic chemical releases is Red Dog Mine
that produces a toxic chemical release total of 777 million pounds. Some 800,000 pounds of arsenic were
included in the list 14 different toxic materials released at Red Dog. There were also 300 million pounds
of lead compounds and 450 million pounds of zinc compounds at the mine. Other large Alaska mines that
release toxic chemicals include the Green’s Creek Mine in Juneau (47 million pounds) that produces
silver and the Pogo Mine near Delta Junction (7 million pounds). To see the report, go to
http://yosemite.epa.gov/R10/owcm.nsf/tri/2010data.
MOUNTAIN BIKING & HIKING IN THE MAT SU VALLEY has been produced by the Valley
Mountain Bikers and Hikers (VMBaH) as a guide to some of their favorite mountain biking and hiking
trails in the valley. In it you will find information on 20 trails located throughout the valley with color
maps and photographs. The guide includes some winter trails and tips on winter biking too. The cost is
$14.95, and they are available at Backcountry Bikes, Fireweed Books and Active Soles in Palmer; and
Pandemonium Books in Wasilla. This is a fundraiser for VMBaH. For more information, go to
www.vmbah.org.
Updated ANCHORAGE TO ZERO WASTE (A TO Z) GUIDE is available at
http://www.muni.org/Departments/SWS/Documents/AtoZGuide_fall2011web.pdf.
INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL, a new publication outlining procedures used by the
Alaska Department of Fish and Game to implement the laws on intensive management is now available at
www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=intensivemanagement.main. The document provides an overview
of legal, biological, social, and economic factors that we consider when ADF&g develops intensive
management programs. The statutes on intensive management were adopted by the legislature in 1994.
The law requires the Board of Game to establish population and harvest objectives for moose, caribou,
and deer populations in specific areas identified to be managed for high levels of harvest. If the Board
restricts harvests in intensive management areas, it must also adopt regulations designed to restore
harvests through management actions such as predator control and improvement of habitat. The law
allows exceptions if the Board determines that intensive management would be ineffective for scientific
reasons, inappropriate due to land ownership patterns, or against the best interest of subsistence uses.
Thedocument outlines the protocol used by department staff in developing and implementing intensive
management programs. For more information, contact Tom Paragi at 907-459-7327 or email
tom.paragi@alaska.gov.
ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION ON TOXICS (ACAT), a statewide environmental health and
justice organization promoting the reduction of toxics, is now OFFERING a GREEN CLEANING
SERVICE to HOMES and BUSINESSES in the ANCHORAGE AREA. The service is a missionrelated business, which means that a key purpose is to inform people about safe alternatives to toxic
cleaning products while offering a service to the community. ACAT uses only cleaning supplies that have
been verified by in-house researchers to be nontoxic. These include commercial cleaners, such as Seventh
Generation and Waxie brands, as well as basic cleaning ingredients including baking soda, vinegar and
lemon juice. ACAT cleaning staff pays special attention to effective dust removal since some persistent
chemicals bind to dust. The service to businesses includes dusting (windowsills, baseboards, furnishings,
window blinds), cleaning and vacuuming floors and carpets, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, and
emptying trash. Call ACAT at (907)222-7714 for more information about services. A donation of
$25/hour/worker is suggested and all profits go to ACAT's programs. ACAT also offers GREENCLEANING WORKSHOPS in the FORM of HOUSE PARTIES to teach residents about green
cleaning and personal care. Call 222-7714 for more information about this program.
INTERNSHIPS
KACHEMAK BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE in Homer is recruiting
college students for summer Volunteer internships. 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. The deadline for applying is March 18. For more
information, contact Jessica Ryan with the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve at 907-226-4657 or email
jessica.ryan@alaska.gov.
The ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER is sponsoring AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM for COLLEGE
STUDENTS or RECENT GRADUATES who are interested in gaining an educational experience in a
world-class marine facility. ASLC internships offer a well-rounded, educational experience working in a
variety of areas within the Center. Depending on the type of internship, duties may include assisting
aquarium, avian or marine mammal staff with animal husbandry tasks; helping with marine-related
research projects as well as teaching and/or preparing lessons in our education department. Interns will be
required to participate in a variety of areas and all interns are required to participate to some extent in the
interpretive aspects of our operation. Please visit our website at, http://www.alaskasealife.org/New/aboutASLC/index.php?page=internship-program.php, for details and to apply.
INTERN OPPORTUNITIES 2012 in Homer. Application deadline January 23.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTERN April-May. Positions available are geared towards
college seniors and recent college graduates. A great way to get your foot in the door in Environmental
Education! Begin the season by shadowing, training, and helping with programs for the first month and
then share the lead on programs in May. Programs based out of Peterson Bay Coastal Science Field
Station and the Kasitsna Bay Laboratory across from Homer. Train as a residential instructor/group leader
for Alaska Coastal Ecology and Onboard Oceanography program field trips and activities for school
groups, grades 4-12. Duties will include instruction, leading beach and forest hikes, and performing
routine maintenance of aquaria. Field sites include Kachemak Bay, rocky intertidal areas of outstanding
diversity, a coastal forest trail system, and salt and freshwater wetlands. Requires knowledge of basic
intertidal, marine, and forest ecology; experience instructing and organizing school groups or children,
good physical condition, and ability to live and work in a residential situation with school groups and
other staff. Alaska or similar experience and experience with stocking and maintaining salt water aquaria
preferred. Two positions available. $1,000/mo +housing. For more information, contact Jenni Medley,
School Programs Coordinator, at (907) 235-6714 or Fax: (907) 235-6668.
VOLUNTEERS OPPORTUNITIES
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 tobydsmith@hotmail.com . For more
information, contact Board Chair Toby Smith at (907) 317-5726 or tobydsmith@hotmail.com. The
deadline for submitting your name is March 31.
WOMEN of SCIENCE, GIRL SCOUT'S STEM PROGRAM to be held on February 4 need
volunteers to help inspire over 1,000 girls coming to UAA to experience hands-on programs to learn
about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers. Come and join an amazing team of Presenters
who connect with 20 girls in a college classroom for 30-45 minutes to engage them in learning more
about their world, and their place in it. Contact Kay Shoemaker at Girl Scouts of Alaska: (907) 273-0393
or kshoemaker@girlscoutsalaska.org for more information.
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 info@iagreenstar.org.
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.
Applications are currently being accepted for position(s) on the BIRD TREATMENT AND
LEARNING CENTER BOARD of DIRECTORS. We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic
individuals with financial, engineering and/or fundraising expertise. Candidates will be considered for
openings available in December 2011. Please consider joining the Bird Treatment and Learning Center
board to support the work of rehabilitating injured, orphaned and sick wild birds and providing
experiential, dynamic and science based education programs to the public. This is a working board;
so please apply only if you have the time and commitment to be an active participant. To apply send letter
of interest and background to execdirect@birdtlc.net.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
RURAL ENERGY and SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR for AMERICORPS
VISTA LEADER NOTICE: YOU MUST HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ONE YEAR OF
VISTA SERVICE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION (AmeriCorps State, National, NCCC, and
PeaceCorps programs do not count). The VISTA Leader is stationed in Anchorage and supports 12
VISTA members, who will be spread out across the state, mostly in rural locations. VISTA members are
recruited locally and serve to build capacity for their home communities to better address local issues
through research, planning and implementation of sustainable projects, educational/outreach events and
community engagement initiatives focused around energy efficiency, awareness, renewable development
and conservation, cultural preservation, and local self-sufficiency. The VISTA Leader researches energy
efficiency, renewable energy, Alaska Native cultural traditions and values, and subsistence/food
systems/gardening practices. Leader organizes and facilitates in-service training, creates a VISTA
newsletter with input from other AK VISTA Leaders, updates social media, checks in with rural members
weekly, holds biweekly teleconferences, and assists in host site troubleshooting and general project
planning. The Leader attends conferences and trainings, travels to remote areas of Alaska off the road
system, and experiences working cross-culturally with Traditional Councils and Tribal Offices.
Applicants should be creative, good communicators, able to manage multiple tasks, be willing to serve as
a mentor to others, be willing to travel to rural Alaska, be willing to work with and under multiple
constituencies, have an affinity to learning about culture and sustainability, be familiar with Microsoft
programs and computer/internet tasks, enjoy project planning & writing & research/resource generation.
Please contact Jennifer Kehoe at jkehoe@ruralcap.com and apply on www.americorps.gov.
Two 2012 RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS - The National Park Service and the Murie
Science and Learning Center (MSLC) are seeking applicants for two research fellowships that are
available to INDIVIDUALS WISHING to CONDUCT RESEARCH IN DENALI NATIONAL
PARK and PRESERVE and OTHER ARCTIC AND SUBARCTIC ALASKA NATIONAL PARKS.
The Discover Denali Research Fellowship is for research in or near Denali, and the Murie Science and
Learning Center Fellowship is for research taking place in Denali or other arctic or subarctic Alaska
national parks. The deadline for both fellowship applications is February 15 and a decision is expected to
be made by March 1, or soon thereafter. The fieldwork of fellowship recipients must be arranged before
September 1. The Discover Denali and the MSLC Fellowship Programs are designed to assist graduate
students, but may be appropriate for college and university faculty, state and federal agency scientists,
undergraduate students, and private-sector researchers. Proposals for research that will help managers
make decisions about critical resource issues are particularly encouraged. If an applicant wants to be
considered for both funding sources, only one application is needed; however, only one fellowship may
be received per applicant. More than one fellow is expected to be selected for each program. Any
previous fellow may reapply, but is not assured of additional funding. Applications for 2012 fellowships
will be considered for funding requests up to $8000, to be used over one or two years. An information
guide about either of the fellowships, which includes specifics on how to apply and other information
helpful to the application process, may be downloaded from
www.nps.gov/dena/naturescience/discodena.htm. For more information contact Denali’s Research
Administrator Lucy Tyrrell at 907-683-6352 or email lucy_tyrrell@nps.gov.
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MANAGER for the WORLD WILDLIFE FUND (WWF) to be located in
Anchorage. Full time position to provide key support for the Arctic Field Program’s conservation
strategy through communications and development. The ideal candidate is a skilled communications
and/or fundraising professional, with experience working in Alaska on natural resource use issues,
creativity, and passion for conservation. The Manager will work in a variety of media and with a diverse
array of private and public sector stakeholders. The Manager will report to the Managing Director of the
WWF-US Arctic Field Program and will work closely with the WWF-US communications and
development teams. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Develop local and regional communications
strategies for Alaska’s Arctic Field Program. Identify opportunities to communicate externally about
global Arctic issues/events to bolster WWF’s conservation and fundraising efforts in Alaska. Work with
the Alaska team to identify key opinion leaders in Alaska on selected issues and develop a strategy to
influence those individuals. Develop annual communication plans for WWF projects in the Arctic
(including Beaufort-Bering-Chukchi and Kamchatka). Work closely with senior Alaska team members to
plan events, timelines, and decision-making processes relative to OCS leasing, Pebble Mine, species, and
fisheries management processes. Assist with fundraising and donor communications. Oversee the
preparation of special donor reports. Qualifications: 8+ years of experience working in senior-level
communications or similar positions; Experience developing and successfully implementing
externalcommunications plans; Deep familiarity with environment/natural resources issues in the north
Pacific and Arctic; Knowledge of Alaska and experience in community-level education preferred; Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse array of funders and colleagues;
Excellent oral communication and writing skills, and a polished and diplomatic style; Ability to thrive in
a team setting; Fiscal/budget management skills; Attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
Creativity, flexibility, and innovation; Ability to analyze, prioritize, and complete work with minimal
supervision; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Willingness to travel occasionally
(within the eco-region and to Washington, DC); Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. To Apply,
please go to http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=179 to submit
a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. Please direct all applications and inquiries to CEA
Recruiting. This position will remain open until filled. For more information, visit
www.cearecruiting.com.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT for OCEAN RENEWABLE POWER COMPANY
(www.orpc.co) to support the Anchorage office and coordinate with the corporate and other development
offices, currently in Portland and Eastport, Maine, respectively. Responsibilities: Establish and maintain
office organizational systems, general administrative support, word processing, and the willingness to
tackle new tasks, learn new skills, and take on new responsibilities as needed in a growing company.
Qualifications: §Professional demeanor, demonstrates good communication skills (written and verbal), §
Knowledge of office technologies and software, experience with databases, §Experience coordinating
meetings and travel arrangements, §Attention to detail and accuracy, §Excellent organizational skills, and
§A bachelor’s degree is desirable. Hours and Compensation (may vary according to applicants’
situations): Ideal candidate will be hired at part time, or 20-30 hours/week, High potential for full time as
early as 3 months after date of hire. Benefits: Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Medical, Dental and 401K (varies
from part time to full time status). Please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to
kmauney@orpc.co or call (907)-339-7939 between 8am and Noon with any questions.
REGIONAL SUPERVISOR for the Dept. of Fish & Game, DIVISION OF WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION. This position will lead wildlife management programs for Region II, which includes
communities around South-central Alaska like Anchorage, Kodiak, Kenai Peninsula, and Cordova. This
position is located in the Anchorage Regional Office and has a regional staff of 36 professional, technical,
and administrative positions and four area offices. Program emphasis includes wildlife management and
research activities primarily on moose, bear, caribou, wolf, sheep, goat, elk, deer, and furbearers. The
primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Overseeing approximately $4.9
million, comprised primarily from state and federal sources; Working cooperatively with state agencies,
elected officials, municipal governments, federal agencies, and non-profit organizations engaged in
wildlife conservation activities within the region; Serving as a member of the Division's senior
management team, which determines program direction and recommends policy for wildlife programs
statewide; Serving as a liaison to the Board of Game for developing and modifying hunting regulations
that affect the region. Significant management issues in this region include the following: human/wildlife
interactions (primarily bears and moose in urban areas), wildlife sanctuaries, state game refuge land, and
intensive management programs. Region II was comprised of eight area offices, but a recent
reorganization created two distinct organizational units, each with four offices. Travel to urban and rural
communities is associated with these activities, mostly by commercial or charter air carriers. The ideal
candidate will possess some or all of the following knowledge, skills,abilities, and experience (All of the
following traits must be documented in your applicant profile and cover letter. Failure to document your
relevant experience with each trait may jeopardize your chances of receiving an interview. If you don't
have experience with one or more of the traits listed below, simply say so.):Experience with wildlife
management and the aim of balancing the needs of wildlife with the needs of people; Expertise in
managing human/wildlife conflicts around urban environments; Experience with researching wildlife
species to support management programs; Experience with regulatory boards and developing regulations
and policy; Experience with interagency coordination; Experience with public relations; Experience with
personnel supervision; Experience with fiscal management of budgets. For full notice, go to
http://notes3.state.ak.us/wa/postapps.nsf/3fce5e59a6a3b75189256443007a8ed2/0fa4eb393760b93389257
97400636b24?OpenDocument. Deadline for application, January 30.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR for the NORTHERN ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER (NAEC)
location: Fairbanks seeds an energetic leader and experienced manager with political acumen and broad
familiarity with environmental issues. The successful candidate will demonstrate a solid and longstanding conservation ethic and an ability to inspire, collaborate with and supervise a staff of seven;
fundraise successfully in a variety of contexts; and communicate effectively with donors, members and
the media. Excellent oral and written skills are a prerequisite, as is an ability to develop collaborative,
solutions-based outcomes within our local community and with state and national conservation partners.
Compensation: Salary: $56,000 - $70,000 per year DOE. Benefits: health insurance, paid vacation and
sick leave (after probationary period); exempt status. Negotiable incentives for outstanding performance
and/or longevity. Application process: Send resume, cover letter, and complete contact information for
three professional references to wdharrison@alaska.edu with subject line: NAEC ED application_Last
name_First name. Please convert all attachments to PDF format. Include in your cover letter your
qualifications for this position and a statement (1,000 words max) on the following topic: NAEC’s
organizational vision states, “We envision a naturally thriving, biologically and culturally diverse,
wildlands-rich, sustainable, inspiring and thoughtfully protected northern Alaska, forever.” This vision
leaves considerable room for a strong leader, working with the board and staff, to create effective
strategies for addressing opportunities and challenges in northern Alaska. What makes you this
leader?Start date: May 1, 2012. Review of applications will begin Feb 13, but applications will be
accepted until the position is filled. In addition to references provided by the applicant, NAEC reserves
the right to make additional inquiries or to contact any person listed on the applicant’s resume for a
reference. To see the full description and apply here go to http://northern.org/about-us/jobopportunities/executive-director-job-opening.
MOUNTAIN VIEW REVITALIZATION PROJECT AMERICORPS VISTA POSITION for the
ANCHORAGE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST. Position will assist with the development and
revitalization of Mountain View as a diverse, vital, safe working class neighborhood; a 'community of
choice' where people can make a start and choose to stay and participate in the direction of their
community. The Anchorage Community Land Trust supports the community by acting as a land trust and
as a community development organization. The purchase of blighted property along Mountain View
Drive is one way we work in the community to upgrade and prepare sites for development in conjunction
with the wishes of Mountain View residents. Member Duties : Building capacity for a yearly Community
Summit project to build on the Mountain View Neighborhood Action Plan. Step 1: Finding resources and
understanding the process of developing a community summit to revisit the Mountain View
Neighborhood Action Plan. Step 2: Develop and Refine current project concept and proposal. Step 3:
Organizing and rallying community support and partners to make this event possible. Step 4: Capacity
building for the Neighborhood Action Plan Summit. Bringing together people, crafting appropriate
resources and objectives and creating sustainable means to carry on the Summit. Step 5: Hosting the 1st
Annual Mountain View Community Summit Step 6: Sustainability and Longevity: What can we learn
from the 1st community summit and How to make this process last? Program Benefits: Childcare
assistance if eligible, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Health Coverage, Living
Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Training. Terms: Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring
oftlineagency at any time. Service Areas: Community and Economic Development, Community
Outreach, Entrepreneur/Business, Neighborhood Revitalization. Skills: Communications, Community
Organization, Computers/Technology, Conflict Resolution, Education, Fund raising/Grant Writing,
Leadership, Public Speaking. APPLICANT MUST APPLY THROUGH AMERICORPS WEBSITE at
www.americorps.gov.
MANAGER, WESTERN LANDS INITIATIVE for the PEW ENVIRONMENT GROUP to be
located in Anchorage to promote policies and practices that protect the global environment, preserve
healthy forests and marine ecosystems. Responsibilities: To oversee all aspects of the Western Lands
Initiative project including: Collaborate with and assist local, state, and national conservation groups and
other stakeholders to formulate and implement strategic land protection campaign plans, strategy and
tactics; Advise partner groups on appropriate actions to take in the public policy arena. Coordinate with
Pew grassroots outreach, communications, and policy staff, including making tactical judgments and
taking appropriate initiative as necessary; Develop, manage and maintain the campaign plan for Pew's
engagement in the Integrated Activity Planning process for the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska
(NPRA) which will involve close coordination with Pew's Oceans North Campaign; Identify and
implement other strategies to accord long-term protections to NPR-A lands while ensuring subsistence
needs are met; Develop, manage and maintain the campaign plan for non-NPR-A BLM lands; Ensure that
Pew, along with its partner groups, are fully engaged in any BLM planning processes and other agency
planning processes in Alaska through which we may gain protection for key areas; Represent Pew and
partner groups to the Bureau of Land Management leadership and staff in Alaska and Washington, D.C.
about Alaska BLM lands protection; Identify and implement other strategies to accord long-term
protections to Alaska BLM lands; and Develop a budget and write PFAs and contracts to implement our
Alaska BLM plan. Requirements: Bachelor's degree with advanced degree preferred; Strong background
and experience in grassroots advocacy; Working knowledge and experience with federal public lands
issue; Understanding of the policy making process; A minimum of ten years of experience in public
education and outreach campaigns in ever increasing positions of responsibility; Available outside normal
business hours when essential to organizational priorities; Demonstrated strong analytical skills. Ability
to synthesize information and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue/problem, determine whether it is
ripe for intervention and identify the means to address it. A strong commitment to producing measurable
results; Excellent written and oral communications skills, including demonstrated ability to summarize
issues and means to address them. Strong oral, presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills
such that complex ideas, thoughts and concepts are clearly articulated for a general audience. Clear,
effective writing style. Travel: Frequent travel for site visits with partner organizations is required for this
position. For more information, go to https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/2735/job or contact Christine
Dalpino, Manager, Talent Acquisition, at 202.540.6614 or email cdalpino@pewtrusts.org.
HOUSING SPECIALIST PROGRAM OFFICER for the JUNEAU ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL to serve as the primary point of contact for public and community groups working to make
Juneau's housing costs more affordable. The Housing Specialist acts as a liaison between the Affordable
Housing Commission (AHC), the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and groups working in the areas of
low-cost housing development. The incumbent will maintain positive relationships and share relevant
information with groups supporting the homeless locally, regionally, and statewide. A full position
description and application instructions can be found at http://www.jedc.org/jobs.shtml.
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