**Mark items that are new in this issue.
October 26, 2011
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
**October 29
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is hosting its THIRD NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK
DAY at many local law enforcement offices and other locations across the country. Proper and safe
disposal of medicine can help prevent: poisoning of children and pets; misuse by teenagers and adults;
health problems from accidentally taking the wrong medicine, too much of the same medicine or
medicine too old to work well; and medicines from entering rivers, lakes and streams. Collection
locations in the Anchorage area are: VA Medical Center, 1201 North Muldoon Road; Fred Meyer Parking
Lot, 7701 Debarr Road; Fred Meyer Parking Lot, 2300 Abbott Road; Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
Hospital / Bx, 5955 Zeamer Avenue; 673rd MDSS/SGSD/Pharmacy, Anchorage; Fred Meyer, 1501 E
Parks Hwy, Wasilla, and Fred Meyer Parking Lot, 13401 Old Glenn Highway, Eagle River. To find
location outside of the Anchorage area, go to
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html or call 1-800-882-9539.
October 30
Comments are due on proposal to RAISE the FEE for CAMPING AT BROOKS CAMP
CAMPGROUND in KATMAI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE from $8 to $15 per person, per
night. The increased revenue will enable the park to provide necessary improvements and repairs to the
existing facilities in the campground and other visitor use areas at Brooks Camp and elsewhere in the
park. Recent improvements have included new restrooms, food/gear caches, cooking shelters, picnic
tables, and fire rings. There is also a separate proposal to place the Fure’s Bay of Islands Public Use
Cabin on the national reservation system, and to implement a new fee of $45 per night. Placing the cabin
on the reservation system and collecting a fee of $45 per night will make it easier for visitors throughout
the country to reserve the cabin, an important part of the popular Savonoski Loop paddle trip. The fees
collected will be used to offset the cost of the reservation system, and for annual maintenance of the
historic cabin and associated structures. If approved, all new fees will go into effect on January 5, 2012.
As in the past, campground and cabin reservations will be accepted beginning January 5, 2012. For more
information or to submit comments, contact Roy Wood, Chief of Interpretation, at (907) 246-2122, Fax
907-246-2116 or roy_wood@nps.gov or go to http://www.recreation.gov.
November 3
Comments are due on the FINAL RECONNAISSANCE REPORT for the NORTHEN ACCESS to
U-MED DISTRICT. The report and supporting documents are available at
http://www.dowlhkm.com/projects/northernaccess/Documents.htm. For additional information on this
project, contact Steve Noble at 562-2000 or Kelly Petersen at 269-0546. Submit comments to
umednorthernaccess@dowlhkm.com.
November 3
DILLINGHAM - The BRISTOL BAY REGIONAL VISION SUMMIT will bring together
representatives from communities across the region together with staff of local, state and federal agencies
to learn about the Bristol Bay Regional Vision. Participants will discuss how governments, agencies,
communities, and residents can work together effectively to implement the Vision. Topics will include
how to determine projects, implement policies, and recognize partnership opportunities that will further
the Vision of Bristol Bay Region residents. The summit is open to the public. The summit will be held in
the Elementary School Gym. For more information, go to http://www.bristolbayvision.org/comments/.
November 4
Deadline for comments on the SOUTHEAST ALASKA TRANSPORTATION PLAN (SATP) is a
regional multimodal transportation plan that provides a framework for improving transportation
connections between communities within the region. The plan looks at Southeast Alaska(s network of
roads, ferries and airports, and at the operating and maintenance costs of the network. The update to the
2004 plan will consider changes in Southeast Alaska(s industries, economy, population, and
infrastructure, as well as current fiscal outlook and costs. This update began in 2008 when a Mission
Statement and Goals were developed with public input. Most recently, ADOT&PF released a Scoping
Report for the 2011-2012 SATP update, with six preliminary alternatives. The six preliminary alternatives
are: 1: Maintain the Existing System - Alternative 1 identifies the costs to maintain the existing ferry
system. It is thus a (baseline( alternative against which other alternatives are compared. 2: Fleet Capacity
Management - Alternative 2 identifies the costs, benefits, and impacts to manage fleet capacity in a way
that more closely matches current and projected future traffic demand. 3: Maximize Use of Existing
Roads - Alternative 3 identifies the costs, benefits, and impacts of discontinuing ferry service to
Bellingham and across the Gulf of Alaska, including Yakutat. 4: Alaska Class Ferries - Alternative 4
identifies the costs, benefits and impacts to replace the three aging mainline ferries with three 350 foot
(Alaska Class( ferries and a new mainline ferry. 5: Continue to Build Highway Route 7 - Alternative 5
identifies the costs, benefits, and impacts of replacing the existing mainline ferry system with a system
based on road segments connected by shuttle ferries. 6: No Action - Alternative 6 evaluates what happens
to the transportation system if no action occurs to replace the three aged mainline ferries. For more
information or to submit comments, email dot.satp@alaska.gov or Fax 907-465-2016.
November 4 & 5
LED TRANSFORMATIONS: MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES FOR THE FUTURE ON THE
PATH TO NET ZERO ENERGY WORKSHOPS will be held in the held in the following locations;
November 4 – ANCHORAGE from 1 to 5pm at the BP Energy Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd.
November 5 – WASILLA from 1 to 5pm at the Agate Inn, 4725 Begich Circle
New LED products are appearing in the market rapidly — some very good, some not so good — and
buyers must quickly learn how to determine which products will best suit their lighting needs. Besides the
opportunity for significant energy savings, LED technology also opens exciting design opportunities for
architects, lighting designers, builders and consumers. Presenter: JACK CURRAN, President of LED
Transformations, LLC has over 25 years of product development experience, including patents for a
number of products based on LED technologies. Dr. Curran has given numerous talks on the correct use
of LED technology for general illumination applications both for his own company and on behalf of the
U.S Dept. of Energy Solid-State Lighting Program. Attendees will come away with an understanding of:
LED lighting basics, Strengths and weaknesses of LED technology, separating fact from fiction, how and
where LED lighting is appropriate, and Resources available. $20 General Admission, ACAT Members
Free, $75 CE Certificate. Register online at http://www.acat.org. Limited Seating available.
November 4 & 5
ANCHORAGE - FIRE IN ALASKA WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS - 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 ecology, fire behavior, and how to live safely in the wildland-urban
interface. This action-packed 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 available for continuing education credit through UAA. Space is
limited, sign up now by emailing Lilly Goodman-Allwright at Alaskainsights@mtaonline.net.
**November 8 & 9
WASILLA - FREE-ADVANCED COLD CLIMATE BUILDING TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP
For Continuing Education & to Obtain a Residential Endorsement will be held from 8am to 5pm at Lake
Lucille Inn. This two-day intensive workshop presents energy-efficient building techniques for home
inspectors, builders, designers, planners and homeowners. Participants are taught the latest energy
efficient construction techniques. For more information or to register, call 907-258-2247 or go to
www.achpalaska.com
WEBINARS, WEBCASTS & TELECONFERENCES
October 27 & 28 (TELECONFERENCE AVAILABLE)
The CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMISSION ON FEDERAL AREAS will meet at the Anchorage
Legislative Information Office at 716 west 4th Ave. This is a public meeting; everyone is welcome to
attend either in person or by phone. Public testimony on agenda items or other federal land management
issues is encourages at the dedicated times as listed on the proposed agenda. To participate by phone,
dial 463-5009 from inside Juneau or 1-855-463-5009 from outside Juneau; a meeting moderator will
introduce you. Proposed agenda: October 27 1 to 5pm - Communications, Report of Chairman/Executive
Director; Discussion with Alaska Department of Law; 3pm - Public Participation; 4pm - Agency Reports:
National Park Service - Denali Park Road Draft Vehicle Management Plan. October 28 - 8:30 a.m. –
Reconvene - Agency Reports: A. U.S. F & W Service - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Draft Revised
Comprehensive Conservation Plan; B. Alaska Federal Lands Draft Long Range Transportation Plan; C.
AKDNR - Public Access Assertion and Defense Unit Report; 11am - Public Participation; Noon to
1:30pm - Lunch 1:30pm - Unfinished Business - A. S. 730- Southeast AK Native Land Entitlement
Finalization and Jobs Protection Act– Consideration of Subcommittee Recommendations; B. Discussion
of Commission Activities- Increasing Effectiveness; 3pm - Public Participation; 4pm - New Business - A.
Denali Park Road Draft Vehicle Management Plan - Commission Recommendations. And B. Arctic
National Wildlife Refuge Draft CCP – Commission Recommendations. 4:30pm - Commission Members
Comments. 5pm - Adjourn.
GRANTS/AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS
November 1
Deadline for submission for the 1ST ANNUAL ALASKA FISH PHOTO CONTEST sponsored by the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with Stewart’s Photo Shop in Anchorage. We need your
help taking great photos that can be used in educational materials to celebrate the diversity of Alaska’s
native fishes, their seasonal movements and behavior, and their importance to people and ecosystems in
Alaska and beyond. In particular, we are looking for high resolution photos taken in Alaska that: convey
information about the natural seasonal behaviors and habitats of Alaska’s fishes; depict fish that are alive
(ideally under water or held partially/fully submerged in the water); depict their different seasonal
behaviors/habitats/life cycle stages; capture the unique nature of subsistence, personal use, recreational, &
commercial fisheries. (Photos submitted after November 1 will be entered into the 2012 contest). First
prize is a Kodak Easyshare Sport waterproof camera donated by Stewart’s! Contest details, rules and
entry form are at http://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/fish/index.htm. or more information, contact
katrina_mueller@fws.gov.
November 1
Deadline for applications for the NOAA MARINE DEBRIS PROGRAM that provides funding to
catalyze the implementation of locally driven community-based marine debris prevention, assessment,
and removal projects that will benefit coastal habitat, waterways, and NOAA trust resources. The funding
is, in part, administered through a grant competition with the NOAA Restoration Center's Communitybased Restoration Program. Projects awarded through this grant competition have strong on-the-ground
habitat components involving the REMOVAL OF MARINE DEBRIS AND DERELICT FISHING
GEAR, as well as activities that provide social benefits for people and their communities in addition to
long-term ecological habitat improvements for NOAA trust resources. Through this solicitation NOAA
identifies marine debris removal projects, strengthens the development and implementation of habitat
restoration through community-based marine debris removal, and fosters awareness of the effects of
marine debris to further the conservation of living marine resource habitats. Successful proposals through
this solicitation will be funded through a cooperative agreement. Funding of up to $2,000,000 is expected
to be available for Community-based Marine Debris Removal Project Grants in FY2012. Typical awards
will range from $15,000 to $150,000. For more information, contact Erika Ammann, NOAA Restoration
Center, at erika.ammann@noaa.gov or Peter Murphy, NOAA Marine Debris Program, at
peter.murphy@noaa.gov or 206-526-466.
November 1
Deadline for nominations for the ALASKA WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME of women who have made
significant and enduring contributions to their communities, their state or their nation. People may
nominate any woman who is at least 65 years of age by November 1 or is deceased, and who has lived in
Alaska at some point during her life. Nominations must be submitted electronically to the Hall of Fame
on the form contained on the website at http://alaskawomenshalloffame.org/ They will be reviewed and
considered for selection by a panel of independent judges, and honorees’ names will be posted in March
2012 to coincide with National Women’s History Month. An induction ceremony for those honorees will
also be held in March.
**December 1
Deadline for applications for the Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants from the Forest
Service and Department of Agriculture. The Cost Share Grant Program provides support for innovative
urban and community forestry projects of national or multi-state impact working to ensure more livable
communities by caring for trees and forests where people live, work, and play. Preference will be given to
program development, research, and collaborative efforts that address the following priority issues: how
management of urban and community forests can help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions or help
communities adapt to climate change, the influence of urban and community forests upon public health,
and urban and community forestry as economic development. For more information, go to
http://www.fs.fed.us/ucf/nucfac.html
December 31
Deadline for applications to PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND REGIONAL CITIZENS’ ADVISORY
COUNCIL (PWSRCAC) for grants to encourage youth and teachers (or sponsors) in the PWSRCAC
region to become active stewards of their communities. Funds of up to $5,000 are now available to help
support those projects or activities that best support the council’s mission and responsibilities. This grant
may be awarded to any student or educational group within the PWSRCAC region. Projects or activities
must relate to PWSRCAC’s mission and responsibilities. Limited funding is available; therefore grants
will be awarded to those proposals which are deemed most relevant to the mission of the PWSRCAC. For
more information and to apply for this grant, please download the application at
http://www.pwsrcac.org/rfprfq.html.
**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.
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:
http://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/fish/contest_art.htm.
DEADLINES
October 30
Deadline for comments on proposal by DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE to
SIMPLIFY THE ENTRANCE FEE STRUCTURE. Currently the park charges entrance fees of $10
per person, $20 per vehicle, and $15 per motorcycle. The National Park Service is proposing to collect
only the $10 per person entrance fee, effective January 1, 2012. The vast majority of the park’s visitors do
not travel into the park in vehicles or motorcycles during the main visitor season (mid-May through midSeptember), and this has created an inconsistency in how the fees are being accounted for. The fee is valid
for seven days. There is no entrance fee for visitors who are age 16 or younger. The park will continue to
honor the Interagency Federal Recreation Passes such as the Annual, Senior, and Access Pass, and the
Denali Annual Pass. Each of these passes provides entry for the cardholder and up to three other adults.
The majority of the money collected through entrance fees remains in the park to be used for projects to
improve visitor services and facilities. For more information, contact Jasmine Horne at 907- 683-6554 or
jasmine_horn@nps.gov or go to www.nps.gov/dena. Submit comments to
DENA_Public_Comments@nps.gov or fax (907) 683-9610.
October 31.
Deadline for comments on the DRAFT DENALI PARK ROAD VEHICLE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
The draft plan describes two action alternatives and a no action alternative for managing vehicle use on
the 92-mile Denali Park Road for the next 15-20 years. The range of alternatives for consideration is
responsive to the significant issues identified through the public involvement process. The goal of the
plan is to provide a high quality experience for visitors, protect wilderness resources, wildlife, and scenic
values, and maintain the unique character of the park road. The draft document is available online at
http://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=22494 . For additional information on the plan
contact Miriam Valentine at (907) 733-9102 or at Miriam_Valentine@nps.gov .
October 31
Deadline for nominations and applications for the TWO PUBLIC MEMBER POSITIONS on the
FEDERAL SUBSISTENCE BOARD. The public members of the Board are private citizens who are
paid on a part-time, per-hour basis for conducting the official business of the Board. The Board typically
meets 4-5 times yearly for 1-3 days. The Secretary is seeking public members who have: • “Personal
knowledge of and direct experience with subsistence uses in rural Alaska,” • Experience with and
knowledge of the federal subsistence management program; • A commitment to the purposes and goals of
the subsistence provisions (Title VIII) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act
(ANILCA); • An ability to listen to and understand competing views; and • An ability to make fair and
objective decisions on complex biological and allocative issues. For more information, call 907-2715485, fax 907-271-4102 or email subsistence@ios.doi.gov or go to
http://www.doi.gov/whatwedo/subsistencereview/index.cfm or http://alaska.fws.gov/asm/index.cfml .
October 31
Deadline for comments on the TERRA- NORTHWEST BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA). The EA addresses Right-of-Way applications
submitted by Unicom, Inc. (a subsidiary of GCI) to the BLM. The proposed project would install
mountain-top microwave repeater towers and fiber optic cable buried along a roadway. Materials about
this project can be requested from Tom Sparks by email tsparks@blm.gov or (907) 443-2177. Public
comments may be submitted to Tom Sparks or Stephen Fusilier through October 31, 2011 by email
Sfusilie@blm.gov or mailed to: 4700 BLM Road, Anchorage, AK 99507-2599.
October 31
Comments are due on the GREAT BEAR 2011-2012 EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION
PROGRAM to perform an exploration drilling and evaluation program along the Dalton Highway and
Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) corridor during the 2011-2012 season. Great Bear wants to
evaluate the hydrocarbon potential on their leased acreage and proposes to conduct exploration drilling
and evaluation activities, on an already disturbed and active industrial area. Using this area will
consolidate activities to existing infrastructure, and will minimize environmental impacts. The application
package is available at http://www.dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Permitting/Permitting.htm. For more information
or to submit comments, contact Bruce Buzby at bruce.buzby@alaska.gov..
October 31 (EXTENDED)
Comments are due on the Environmental Assessment (EA) on CLIMBING ALLOCATION FOR
MOUNT MCKINLEY. The extension will ensure that the public has adequate time to comment on the
allocation of climbing permits between commercial guided climbing operators and independent, nonguided climbers on Mount McKinley. The EA for this issue is entitled “Climbing Allocation for Mount
McKinley” is available at http://parkplanning.nps.gov. Comments may be submitted online at
http://parkplanning.nps.gov or Fax to (907) 683-9612. For more information, contact Paula Homan,
Project Planning Lead, at (907) 683-6223 or email paula_homan@nps.gov or Martha Armington, Project
Lead, at (907) 683-9529 or email martha_armington@nps.gov.
**November 3
Deadline for comments on the PROPOSED UMED ROAD/BRAGAW EXTENSION TO
DOWL/HKM UMED ROAD at umednorthernaccess@dowlhkm.com The final report is available at
http://www.dowlhkm.com/projects/northernaccess/Documents.htm
November 7
Comments are due on the SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SEA) FOR THE
COOPER LAKE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT. The U.S. Forest Service is requesting comments on
a proposal to issue three special use permits. The SEA addresses the impacts of the project on inventoried
roadless areas; any new information or changed circumstances since the publication of the 2006 EA; and
design modifications. Please find the SEA attached to this e-mail. For more information, go to
http://199.134.74.14/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8
MwRydLA1cj72BTMwMTAwjQL8h2VAQArb_RA!!/?ss=111004&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=STELPRDB5334977&navid=130110000000
000&pnavid=130000000000000&position=Project*&ttype=projectdetail&pname=Chugach%20National
%20Forest-%20Projects. If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact Julianne Hanson,
HDR Project Manager julianne.hanson@hdrinc.com at 907-644-2165 or Joshua Milligan, Chugach
National Forest Environmental Coordinator jmiligan@fs.fed.us at 907-743-9436. Written comments on
the SEA should be submitted to: Terri Marceron, Chugach National Forest Supervisor, at
chugach@fs.fed.us.
November 7
CHICKALOON - Deadline for comments on the proposal by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
Trust Land Office to conduct a competitive COAL LEASE OFFERING INVOLVING
APPROXIMATELY 11,487 ACRES of UNENCUMBERED TRUST MINERAL ESTATE in the
VICINITY OF CHICKALOON. To be eligible to file for reconsideration or subsequent appeal to the
Superior Court, parties must have submitted written comments during the public notice period.
Commenting parties will be provided a copy of the final best interest decision. Eligible parties will then
be given twenty (20) calendar days after receipt of the written decision to request that the Executive
Director reconsider the decision. Copies of the written decision are available at www.mhtrustland.org. If
you have any questions concerning this action, please contact the Trust Land Office at (907) 269-8658.
November 7
Comments are due on the proposal for new construction of a TRAIL EXTENDING NORTH from the
MACLAREN SUMMIT TRAIL. The extension trail will continue to be multi-use, including all terrain
vehicles (ATVs). This trail is accessed from the Denali Highway at approximately Milepost 37.
Construction will begin in the summer of 2012 if the project is found to be in the best interest of the sate
and grant funds secured. The construction will consist of 10.5 miles of trail extending north from the
Maclaren Summit Trail (MP 37 of the Denali Highway) connecting to the Glacier Gap to Sevenmile Lake
Trail (MP 31.5 of the Denali Highway). Trail will be multi-use, constructed to accommodate ATVs, as
well as non-motorized users. Trail will be constructed to sustainable design standards. For more
information or to submit comments, contact Jusdi McDonald at 907-2269-5032 or email
jusdi.mcdonald@alaska.gov.
EVENTS & MEETINGS \ANCHORAGE - EAGLE RIVER & GIRDWOOD
October 27
The ROLE of the OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY on ALASKA¹S ECONOMY will be presented at Noon
(doors open at 11:30) at the Dena’ina Civic &Convention Center$45 per person, or $360 per table. For
more information or for reservations, contact http://www.aoga.org/wpcontent/uploads/2011/09/Registration-Form1.pdf or call 907-272-1481.
October 27
Public Forums will be held from 6 to 9pm at The Commons at UAA Room 106 on the KENAIRUSSIAN RIVER COLLABORATIVE PUBLIC PROCESS: WORKING to REDUCE HUMANBEAR CONFLICTS, The purpose of the meetings is to hear comments on the wide range of
management actions proposed by involved agencies developed from suggestions made at public meetings
in April including; options for management of fish waste, continuing and improving visitor education,
temporal and spatial closures, changes in management of bears, regulating bear attractants, enforcement,
new or improved facilities and infrastructure, and other topics. To read the summaries of April meetings,
go to https://projects.ecr.gov/kenai.../KRRC_Public_Forum_Summary_final.pdf. For more information,
contact Jan Caulfield Consulting at janc@gci.net or 907-523-4610. You are also invited to email your
comments to: comments-alaska-chugach-seward@fs.fed.us. Please put "Kenai Russian River Comment"
in the email subject line.
October 29
Enjoy great LIVE MUSIC and SUPPORT AKPIRG at Tap Root. Music by the BEE EATERS. The
Bee Eaters trace their roots back to musical traditions as diverse as bluegrass, Celtic, jazz and old-time.
Brother-sister duo Tristan (Crooked Still cellist) and Tashina Clarridge (National fiddle champ who’s
toured with Mark O’Connor and others), long known and lauded by those steeped in the American fiddle
tradition, are joined by hammer dulcimer virtuoso Simon Chrisman and masterful mandolinist Dominick
Leslie. The Music starts at 7:30pm. If you want to get the low-down on the latest in Alaska Public Interest
Politics, or just enjoy a beer with other AKPIRG supporters and staff, please join us before the show at
6pm for the AKPIRG Member Meeting.
**November 3
Alaska Center for the Environment, Green Star and Tap Root are teaming up to bring the first
CARROTMOB to Anchorage. A Carrotmob is a "buycott" where patrons turn out en masse to use their
buying power to encourage a business to implement energy efficiency measures. Tap Root has agreed to
use 100% of the night's profits to upgrade their facility so we need to turn out as many people as possible!
The Carrotmob begins at 5pm with a Shannyn Moore show taped at Tap Root focusing on energy
efficiency, and will continue until closing with music from the John Cook Trio. Tap Root will have food
and drink specials throughout the night. Click on www.9carrots.org to see what other communities have
done with the Carrotmob idea.
**November 5
The premiere of TWE12VE and YES movies will be shown at the Sydney Laurance Theatre, 621 W. 6th
Ave. Doors open at 8 and the show starts at 8:30pm. Sphere of Influence is an annual carbon neutral film
tour that takes an environmentally responsible approach to bringing the anticipation of winter to art house
theaters around the globe. Part of the proceeds will go to support the AK Center for the Environment
(ACE) and Protect Our Winters. Tickets are can be purchased for $10 at Center Tix, Zumiez, Zak's
Boardroom and at the door. For more information on Absinthe Films go to http://www.absinthefilms.com/.
November 5
ONE PEOPLE, ONE EARTH will be held from 1 to 5pm at the Lucy Cuddy Hall at UAA campus: Please
join climate scientists, Alaska Native Elders, and Alaskan interfaith leaders for an interactive
conversation to inspire meaningful action on climate change through greater respect for the earth and one
another. Panelists include: ELDER ELAINE ABRAHAM - ELDER RITA BLUMENSTEIN - Dr.
DOUG CAUSEY - Dr. TERRY CHAPIN – IMAM, Dr. ATAUR CHOWDHURY - Rev. CURTIS
KARNS - ELDER OLE LAKE - LARRY MERCULIEFF - LIBBY RODERICK, and Fr. THOMAS
WEISE. For more information about this FREE community event, and to download flyers, please visit
the Alaska Interfaith Power & Light website at www.akipl.org/programs/akiplevents .
November 7
DRAFT REVISION of the OFFICIAL STREETS AND HIGHWAYS PLAN (OS&HP). The
OS&HP establishes the location, classification, and minimum right-of-way width for major streets and
highways within the municipality, in order to plan for future transportation needs. The revision is
available at http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/Planning/AMATS/Pages/OSHP.aspx. The
Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the OS&HP on November 7 (meeting
begins at 6:30 p.m.) in the Assembly Chambers. For more information, contact amatsinfo@muni.org or
call 343-7991
**November 10
WINTER SEED SOWING & FALL PLANTING WORKSHOP will be held at 2:30pm at Bell's
Nursery on Specking Road with Alaska Botanical Garden's PATRICK RYAN & BILL YEAGLE.
Registration Required - $25 pp ($20 for ABG Members). Call ABG at 770-3692 x 0 to register. (Please
do not call Bell's about this workshop)
**November 15
The ARCTIC POLICY FORUM presents THE ROLE OF SCIENCE IN RESPONSIBLE
DEVELOPMENT from 6 to 8pm in the Elvera Voth Hall, Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. This
presentation and networking event will focus on science and collaboration in the Arctic and will feature
MICHAEL MACRANDER, Lead Scientist for Shell and FRAN ULMER, Chair of the U.S. Arctic
Research Commission. $20 registration fee includes a glass of wine and appetizers, plus dynamic
company and incredible learning opportunities. To ensure your spot and to expedite check-in, please preregister at:
https://www.institutenorth.org/calendar/events/APF-Nov.
**November 16
CO-HOUSING PRESENTATION by CHARLES DURRETT, author and award-winning architect,
will be held at 6:30pm at the Anchorage Museum Auditorium. Learn about living in a neighborhood that
is friendly to pedestrians, kids, elders, community vitality, and the planet. Co-housing neighborhoods are
composed of privately-owned homes clustered around shared open space and common facilities. A
common house typically includes a large dining room, kitchen, kids area, lounge, guest rooms, and
workshop; it is the heart of the neighborhood for community dinners and a variety of activities. Cars are
kept of the periphery of the site, allowing for park-like landscaping between homes. The presentation will
feature some of the 50 co-housing communities designed by Durrett and Kathryn McCamant in
conjunction with future residents. According to McCamant, Co-housing is about living the good life
while using less of the earth’s resources, and having a good time doing it. Meet others interested in
creating co-housing in Anchorage. Suggested donation $10. For more information, contact Mary Miner,
P.E. at anchoragecohousing@gmail.com.
**November 22
ANCHORAGE WATERWAYS COUNCIL’S ANNUAL MEETING will be held from 6 to 8pm at the
BP Energy Center. A short business meeting that highlights this last year’s accomplishments will be held
from 6 to 6:30pm, to be followed by a panel discussion on WEEDING OUT THE INVADERS. Five
speakers will address the growing problem of invasive plant species (both aquatic and terrestrial). Please
join us for an exciting program, and find out what plants are threatening our waterways and fish and
wildlife and what you can do in the fight to control them. Light refreshments will be served. For more
information check www.anchoragecreeks.org or call Cherie Northon at 272-7335.
MEETINGS & EVENTS OUT OF ANCHORAGE
**October 27
HOMER - ALASKAN CENTER FOR COASTAL STUDIES ANNUAL MEETING will be held
beginning at 5:30pm with a Community Potluck, at the Center headquarters, 708 Smokey Bay Way.
Special Guest is CRAIG MATKIN, marine mammal biologist and whale expert. We will be recognizing
all our volunteers with special gifts and honoring the Volunteer of the Year and our Business Partner of
the Year. We also want you to get to meet our 2011 HS Interns. For more information, contact Melanie
Dufour at (907) 235.6746, FAX (907) 235.6668, or go to www.akcoastalstudies.org
**October 27
HOMER - Film Screening: GREENFIRE, ALDO LEOPOLD AND A LAND ETHIC FOR OUR
TIMEwill be shown from 7 to 8:15 at the Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center. The first full-length,
high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary environmentalist Aldo Leopold, Green Fire
highlights Leopold’s extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern
environmental movement. Leopold remains relevant today, inspiring projects all over the country that
connect people and land. This film screening is FREE and sponsored by the Alaska Maritime National
Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges. Refreshments will be available for
purchase. For more information, go to http://www.greenfiremovie.com.
October 27
McGRATH - MCGRATH FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold a public meeting at
the Snow City Hall at Noon. Agenda items will include the following items: Discussion on
Arctic/Western BOG proposals and Discussion on next meeting. For further information contact Nissa
Pilcher 907.459.7263, Fax 907.459.7258, or email nissa.pilcher@alaska.gov..
October 27
BETHEL - Public forum will be held at the M.E. School from 6 to 8pm to gather public feedback to state
resource agencies as they seek ways to STREAMLINE THE PERMITTING PROCESS. To learn
more about this process or to submit ideas online, go to
http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/Priorities/Permitting_Reform.html.
October 27
VALDEZ - The PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND/VALDEZ FISH & GAME ADVISORY
COMMITTEE will meet at 7 pm at the Council Chambers to prepare comments on the PWS BOF
proposals. For more information contact Tim Bouchard at 907-461-0361.
October 28
BUCKLAND - The NORTHERN SEWARD PENINSULA FISH & GAME ADVISORY
COMMITTEE will meet on Monday, October 28, 2011 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the Buckland IRA
Office.
October 29
FAIRBANKS - COLD CLIMATE HOMEBUILDING TECHNIQUES will be held from 9 to 5pm in
the Schaible Auditorium, Bunnell Bldg., UAF. Cooperative Extension Service is offering a workshop
taught by RICHARD SEIFERT, Extension Community Sustainability Coordinator. Topics to be
covered: Windows, Ventilation, Retrofit, Walls, Indoor air quality, Roofs, Permafrost foundations. There
is no charge for this event, but everyone must register by calling 474-7201 or 474-7246.
**November 1
COOPER LANDING - The COOPER LANDING FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will
meet on at 7pm at the Emergency Services building in their training room to prepare comments on BOG
Proposals 35 and 36 and elect a new chair. For more information contact Sherry Wright at 267-2354 or
Ed Holsten at 595-2007. To read the updated management plans go to the Western Region meeting
information, go to http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=gameboard.meetinginfo.
**November 1
UNALASKA - Public meeting will be held from 7 to 10pm in the Unalaska Council Chambers to discuss
the updating of the SOUTHWEST ALASKA TRANSPORTATION PLAN (SWATP) to address
transportation needs and enhance the movement of people, goods, and services within Southwest Alaska
through public investments in transportation infrastructure. The SWATP will focus on regional
transportation needs, such as movements between communities, and travel in and out of the Southwestern
Region and will encompass all available modes of transportation. This transportation study will guide
strategic public investment in transportation infrastructure. For more information, go to
www.swaktransplan.com.
November 2
SITKA - ENERGY TRIVIA! will be held at the Kettleson Memorial Library from 5 to 6pm. Test your
energy IQ during this interactive and informative presentation. You will learn about Sitka's electricity as
well as ways to conserve. Twenty-five (25) people at random will get a compact fluorescent light bulb for
their attendance!.
November 2
HOMER – JAMMIN’ SALMON DISCOVERY LAB will be held from 3 to 5pm at the Alaska Islands
& Ocean Visitor Center. Participate in a salmon dissection, and learn about what salmon need from their
habitat in order to survive and return. This fun, hands-on, free lab is appropriate for all ages. Sponsored
by the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. For more information, contact Catie at
catie.bursch@alaska.gov or 226-4661.
**November 4
KETCHIKAN Pennock Island author TAMMY JONES will give a presentation highlighting the events
described in her new book, ALASKA BOUND: ONE MAN’S DREAM...ONE WOMAN’S
NIGHTMARE at 7pm at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. Her story is an exhilarating tale that
will take you on an unforgettable journey of fear, determination, and triumph as one man’s dream to
experience Alaska lures him and his wife from a sleepy coastal town in Washington State to the sunbaked slopes of eastern Oregon and ultimately to the pristine wilderness of The Last Frontier. In 2009,
Jones found herself heading to Alaska with her husband to live out his ultimate fantasy: building a cabin
in the remote Alaskan wilderness. Their cabin is in Carroll Inlet just outside of Ketchikan. The author will
be offering one signed copy of her book as a door prize and will be on hand for book signings after the
program.
November 5
SEWARD - RESURRECTION BAY CONSERVATION ALLIANCE (RBCA) 5th ANNUAL BEER
and WINE TASTING EVENT will be held from 7 to 10pm at the Alaska SeaLife Center. This fun
event will again feature local brewers and vintners from Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, Talkeetna, and
Anchorage! This year’s line-up will include even more tasty Seward brews and a variety of door prizes.
The night will again include savory appetizers and desserts donated by creative regional and local chefs
competing in our annual Chef-Off and Dessert Challenge cooking contests. We are looking for more local
participation in the food contests and auction contributions. Contact Pam Parker at
pparker1313@hotmail.com or 422-7124 for more information on contributions and contest participation.
Proceeds benefit RBCA’s community projects. For more information on this mostly volunteer
organization and the projects that the Seward community has made possible, go to www.rbca-alaska.org.
**November 5
WHITTIER - The WHITTIER FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will meet at the Anchor
Inn at 2pm in order to hold elections and prepare comments on the Board of Fisheries Prince William
Sound finfish and Statewide shellfish proposals. For more information contact Jon Van Hyning at 3769665. To see the proposals under consideration by the board’s, go to http://www.boards.adfg.state.ak.us/.
November 5 & 6
SITKA - CONSUMER EDUCATION AND WEATHERIZATION will be held at UAS Campus with
three classes each day, 2 hours apiece; specific times TBA (email bitty@cityofsitka.com for specific
times). This is for anyone who lives in a building structure!
**November 7
ANDERSON - The MIDDLE NENANA FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold a
public meeting in the Anderson Lions Club at 6pm. Agenda items will include: Comment on BOG
Statewide Proposals; Set draft meeting schedule for 2011/2012, and Notice: Fairbanks AC meeting on
January 19, 2012 to be on indepth Moose Management by Don Young, ADFG. For further information
contact Nissa Pilcher at 907.459.7263, Fax 907.459.7258, or email nissa.pilcher@alaska.gov.
**November 7
TOK - The UPPER TANANA/FORTYMILE FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold
a public meeting in the Tok University Campus, Room 101. Agenda items will include: Commenting on
Statewide BOG proposals and Commenting on PWS/Copper River BOF proposals. For further
information contact Nissa Pilcher at 907.459.7263, Fax 907.459.7258, or email nissa.pilcher@alaska.gov.
November 7
FAIRBANKS - ARCTIC MARINE MAMMALS AND THEIR CHANGING WORLD will be
presented at 7pm at the Noel Wien Public Library. Polar bear tour operator and marine mammal
photographer DANIEL LUM is a Inupiaq Eskimo from Barrow Alaska. He will discuss coastal marine
mammals and their changing world with focus on threats from oil and gas. Includes a slideshow of his
spectacular photos.
**November 10
FAIRBANKS - The FAIRBANKS FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold a public
meeting in the Alpine Lodge, Glacier Room B at 7pm. Agenda items will include the following items:
• Hatchery Discussion- Gary George, ADFG: • PWS BOF proposals- report, Mike Kramer; • Discussion
of Memorandum of Understanding between Federal Subsistance Board and the State of Alaska; •
Approve Arctic/Western Region BOG Proposals- Fairbanks AC Game Subcommittee; and • Approve
Letter of Authority for Al Barrett to attend the Arctic/Western BOG. For further information contact
Nissa Pilcher at 907.459.7263, Fax 907.459.7258, or email nissa.pilcher@alaska.gov.
**November 10
SEWARD - The SEWARD FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will meet at 7pm at the City
Council Chambers to discuss PWS BOF proposals, Statewide BOG proposals, discuss a date for their
election meeting and other items that may properly come before the committee. Public is encouraged to
attend. For more information contact Jim McCracken at 224-3701.
**November 11
KETCHIKAN - The CONTINUANCE OF HAIDA ART AND CULTURE will be presented at 7pm
at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. In conjunction with the Intermediate and Advanced Northwest
Coast Design class offered at the Totem Heritage Center, guest instructor REG DAVIDSON will give a
slideshow presentation on the contemporary history of Haida art and culture. Reg will share images of his
own work as well as those from the pivotal 1969 pole raising by his brother Robert Davidson, which was
the first pole raising in over 100 years on Haida Gwaii. Reg Davidson is an internationally acclaimed
Haida artist who creates sculptures, silkscreen prints, gold and silver jewelry, weaving, carved masks,
painted drums, and regalia. One of the most prolific contemporary Haida carvers,
**November 12
KETCHIKAN - ARCTIC DANCE: THE MARDY MURIE STORY will be shown at 3pm at the
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. NO food or drinks in the theater. Free admission. For more
information, call 228-6220 or go to www.alaskacenters.gov.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
**UAA CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING is looking for
opportunities to CONNECT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS WITH STUDENT
PROJECTS. Lots of departments are looking for relevant community engagement projects for their
students and entire classes: research, program evaluation, policy analysis, environmental science,
computer science and database projects, and more. If YOU have a immediate project need or an ongoing
interest in working with a UAA student volunteer or intern, you can contact them at
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/engage/contact-us.cfm or contact Haley Huff (student ENGAGE Liaison
focused on the Environmental sector with UAA Center for Community Engagement and Learning) at
haleyhuff2@yahoo.com.
**COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY COALITION WEBSITE is located at
http://foodsecurity.org/list.html. COMFOOD is an email list created to link individuals and organizations
involved with or interested in community food security (CFS). The list has three broad purposes:
COMFOOD is available to all subscribers to exchange ideas and information on CFS-related topics;
COMFOOD provides a forum for USDA-funded Community Food Projects. We encourage these groups
to use this server to share information, to discuss issues, to make technical assistance inquiries, and to
share documents that are of interest to subscribers; and COMFOOD is an on-line information provider for
the Community Food Security Coalition (CFSC). The CFSC will post notices about meetings, T&TA
opportunities, policy initiatives, and other business of the organization, as well as feature articles or other
information from its newsletter and website. Information about CFS-related activities of other
organizations, agencies, etc. will also be posted by the Coalition.
**The FEDERAL SUBSISTENCE BOARD is ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS through February
18, 2012 to FILL SEATS ON THE 10 SUBSISTENCE REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCILS.
Council membership appointments are for 1- to 3-year terms. The Councils meet at least twice a year and
provide critical advice to the Federal Subsistence Board on subsistence management issues. Council
meetings serve as a forum for regional public involvement in Federal subsistence management. Council
members must be knowledgeable about the uses of fish and wildlife resources in their region. The
application form and information about the application process and the Subsistence Regional Advisory
Councils is available on the Federal Subsistence Management Program's website at
http://alaska.fws.gov/asm/rac.cfml The application form and additional information is also available by
contacting Tom Jennings at the Office of Subsistence Management at (800) 478-1456 or (907) 786-3364.
**Audubon Alaska’s newest publication STRIKING A BALANCE IN AMERICA’S WESTERN
ARCTIC: THE NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE–ALASKA provides a crash course in the
importance of the largest public land unit in the United States for migratory birds, caribou, and other
wildlife. It also gives highlights of Audubon’s science-based conservation recommendations. The report
is available at http://ak.audubon.org/files/Audubon%20Alaska/documents/NPRA_booklet_FINAL.pdf.. If
you would like a print copy (or more than one to share!), contact Beth Peluso at bpeluso@audubon.org or
(907) 276-7034.
**Audubon Alaska’s recently retired Senior Scientist, JOHN SCHOEN completed work on a critical
examination of how the Alaska Department of Fish and Game intensively manages the state’s grizzly
population. The paper TRENDS IN INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF ALASKA’S GRIZZLY
BEARS, 1980–2010 that John wrote with three co-authors appeared in a recent edition of the prestigious
Journal of Wildlife Management and is available at
http://ak.audubon.org/files/Audubon%20Alaska/documents/Miller_et_all_2011_AK_bear_mangement_J
WM_75_3.pdf.
TARGET STORES are COLLECTING GLASS in ANCHORAGE! Both the South Anchorage and
Muldoon locations have collection containers located along the side of their buildings next to the
dumpsters. While glass recycling efforts stopped because of the excessive cost of shipping heavy glass
from Anchorage to the Lower 48, Target is able to use empty space on barge container bins that deliver
their goods to Anchorage, but would otherwise leave Anchorage nearly empty. They back-haul the glass
to their sorting center in Oregon.
RICK OBERNESSER has been named SUPERINTENDENT FOR WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS
NATIONAL PARK. He comes to America’s largest national park after three years in Washington D.C.
where he served as deputy chief of law enforcement and emergency services, and held temporary
leadership positions in the Visitor and Resource Protection Division, including acting associate director.
Prior to working in Washington D.C., Obernesser spent 10 years as chief ranger at Yellowstone National
Park, where he led a team of 275 permanent and seasonal employees and managed a $13 million budget.
15-YEAR MANAGEMENT STRATEGY for the NATIONAL LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION
SYSTEM (NLCS) has been released and is available at http://on.doi.gov/pttikY. The NLCS, which
includes some of the most spectacular and special lands in America, is part of the more than 245 million
acres administered by the BLM.
The DRAFT MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH WETLANDS MANAGEMENT PLAN is now
available for public review at http://www.matsugov.us/planning/prd. Review copies are also available at
public libraries. Please review the draft and submit your comments, suggestions or corrections by
November 18 to planning@matsugov.us. For further information, please contact the Planning Department
at 907-745-9833.
SPREAD SHEET MODEL COMPARING COOK INLET ALTERNATIVES GAS PIPELINES
AND OTHER ENERGY CHOICES is a “live” excel model to allow you to change assumptions,
calculations, and values. The current “cell” values are referenced through the 35 footnotes included on the
last pages. Comparisons are based on summing the components to the Cook Inlet retail energy consumer
cost expressed in $/mmbtu. Oil price range of $40- to $140-per barrel is for West Texas Intermediate
crude oil. Upstream gas prices in $/mmbtu (in 2011 dollars) are for the Alberta settling point (AECO
Hub) or the wellhead at Prudhoe Bay. The spread sheet is available at
http://www.angda.state.ak.us/DOCS/Detailed_Comparison_of_Cook_Inlet_Alternatives-091311.pdf.
Institute of Social & Economic Research has just release a report on HIGH OIL PRICES GIVE
ALASKANS a SECOND CHANCE: HOW WILL WE USE THIS OPPORTUNITY? available at
http://www.iser.uaa.alaska.edu/Publications/secondchance09192011.pdf . For more information, contact
Scott Goldsmith at afosg2@uaa.alaska.edu or 907-786-7720.
VALLEY COMMUNITY FOR RECYCLING SOLUTIONS (VCRS) is now ACCEPTING ANY
PLASTIC WITH A RECYCLING SYMBOL. All odd shaped plastics can be combined but #1 bottles
and #2 jugs need to be kept separated. For more information, call 907-475-5544.
Nominations and applications for the TWO PUBLIC MEMBER POSITIONS on the FEDERAL
SUBSISTENCE BOARD are now being solicited and welcomed through October 31. The public
members of the Board are private citizens who are paid on a part-time, per-hour basis for conducting the
official business of the Board. The Board typically meets 4-5 times yearly for 1 to 3 days. The Secretary
is seeking public members who have: • Personal knowledge of and direct experience with subsistence
uses in rural Alaska, • Experience with and knowledge of the federal subsistence management program; •
A commitment to the purposes and goals of the subsistence provisions (Title VIII) of the Alaska National
Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA); • An ability to listen to and understand competing views;
and • An ability to make fair and objective decisions on complex biological and allocative issues. Please
submit nominations or applications via mail, fax or email to subsistence@ios.doi.gov or Fax 907-2714102. Background information on the federal subsistence program, the Federal Subsistence Board, the
Secretary’s subsistence review and other agency information is available at
http://www.doi.gov/whatwedo/subsistencereview/index.cfm or the Office of Subsistence Management’s
website at http://alaska.fws.gov/asm/index.cfml.
FEDERAL COORDINATOR RELEASES NEW PERMITS MATRIX to help the public better
understand the complexities, the data needs and schedules of the multiple federal approvals required for
the Alaska North Slope natural gas pipeline. The revised permits matrix is available at
http://www.arcticgas.gov/permits-matrix. The new matrix provides detailed information on major federal
authorizations and permits that may be required for construction of the gas pipeline project, from the
Bureau of Land Management's right-of-way to U.S. Coast Guard’s bridge permits. The information
includes the permit, its supporting laws and regulations, the data required with each application, timing
and scheduling requirements, public comment periods and an agency contact for each permit. Turning the
matrix into a searchable database allows users to query for specific permits, retrieve all permits from a
given agency, find permits associated with a particular law, pull up permits that deal with specific
resource issues or pinpoint authorizations or permits required for a specific portion of the pipeline project.
Users can view their search results on the website or use another feature to produce a printable report.
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in ALASKA MARINE CONSERVATION COUNCIL'S
DOWNTOWN OFFICE SUITE in the 4th Avenue Marketplace (corner of 4th and C Street) with a
similarly minded non-profit or small business. Two, medium sized individual offices that could
accommodate one or more staff in each are available in our large suite that features a kitchen, conference
area, common area work space and more. Opportunity to cut down on other costs like wireless service
and copy machine rental fees. For more information contact Kelly Harrell, Executive Director, at
kelly@akmarine.org or call (907)277-5357. Serious inquiries only please!
VOLUNTEERS OPPORTUNITIES
**ALASKA CENTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT SEEKS BOARD MEMBER with FINANCIAL
EXPERTISE. A high-performing board of a dynamic organization has an opening beginning in Jan.
2012. Please consider joining our work to enhance Alaskans’ quality of life by protecting wild places,
fostering sustainable communities, and promoting recreational opportunities. The board specifically seeks
an applicant with a CPA or financial management background. This is a working board; so only apply if
you have the time and commitment to be an active participant. Application deadline: November 11.
Application can be found at www.akcenter.org.
The CHUGACH STATE PARK CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD announces an upcoming vacancy
and SOLICITS APPLICATIONS for a board position. The purposes of the Advisory Board, which are
described in more detail at http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/misc/chugachadviseboard.htm, are to promote
conservation and protect Chugach State Park, as well as facilitate communication between the public and
park managers. The Board is comprised of 15 members, selected to represent a broad spectrum of public
interests involved with or affected by the Park. The nomination process is designed to ensure that no
single viewpoint dominates the Board. In addition, our bylaws call upon each board member to represent
the broad public interest consistent with park purposes rather than advocate on behalf of one specific
group. If selected as a member of the board, you would be expected to actively serve on two committees
in addition to attending monthly board meetings. You should anticipate a commitment of 8 hours per
month. Board meetings are held the second Monday of the month beginning at 6 p.m. Committee
meetings are scheduled by the committee chairs and vary in frequency depending on project needs and
deadlines. Current committees include: Access, Budget, Nominations, Trails, Seward Highway Design
and Wildlife. Board members serve for three years and terms are staggered so that seats open each year.
Your application will be considered for the term beginning in January 2012. If you are not selected, we
will keep your application on file for one calendar year in case a vacancy occurs.
Volunteers needed ALASKANS for PALMER HAY FLATS STATE GAME REFUGE HOLIDAY
TREE GALA to be held on December 3 for 6 to 9pm at the Best Western Lake Lucille, Wasilla. It will
be an evening of music, holiday cheer, good food, wine, live and silent auction and holiday tree viewing.
Volunteers are needed to prepare for the event. Call 357-8711 to find out the jobs that need to be done
and to offer your services. A Planning Committee Meeting is set for Wednesday October 5 at 6pm at the
APHF office. Please RSVP With Your Availability ASAP. For more information, contact Monica Gilpin,
Executive Director, at director@palmerhayflats.org or go to www.palmerhayflats.org.
NORTH SLOPE SCIENCE INITIATIVE SEEKS SCIENCE TECHNICAL ADVISORY PANEL
MEMBERS. The 15-member panel of scientists and technical experts plays a critical advisory role for
the NSSI and its Oversight Group by assisting with resource inventories, monitoring, and research needs
for Alaska’s North Slope. Panel membership is diverse and may represent the oil and gas industry,
subsistence users, traditional ecological knowledge, conservation organizations, academia, and other
entities. Panel members may come from disciplines such as landscape ecology, petroleum engineering,
civil engineering, geology, botany, hydrology, limnology, habitat biology, wildlife biology, biometrics,
sociology, cultural anthropology, economics, ornithology, oceanography, fisheries biology, climatology,
or North Slope traditional and local knowledge. Panel member are appointed for three year terms. While
serving on the panel, members will be reimbursed for official travel (airline tickets, lodging and per diem)
to participate on the panel. The Federal Advisory Committee Act does not permit salaries, benefits or
honorariums for appointees. For information, instructions, and the nomination form, go to
http://www.northslope.org/.
WINTER CARETAKER: ALASKA STATE PARKS – HATCHER PASS and INDEPENDENCE
MINE, near Palmer. Main Tasks: Live at Independence Mine and perform daily maintenance and/or
monitoring of a diesel power plant, furnace system, radio, phone, water system and three latrines in the
area; remove snow in the vicinity of the visitor center using snowblower and snow shovels, assist in
shoveling snow from roofs; perform maintenance as; record daily weather, conditions, and observations;
host groups using the visitor center; assist the ranger in snowmobile and ski trail development,
maintenance, patrols, road patrol, visitor contacts and general area maintenance. Required Skills: Must be
able live independently in a semi-remote location; enjoy winter and winter sports; able to cross-country
ski, snowshoe, and ride snowmobiles (or be willing to learn) in steep country with deep powder snow;
good public speaking skills and enthusiasm working with the public; good health, good physical condition
and be a high energy person. Must be familiar with operating and maintaining a diesel generator, furnace
and electrical systems, a variety of snowmobiles, and a snowblower. Desired Skills: First aid and CPR,
avalanche and winter survival training; ability to use basic carpentry tools, use of two way radio and
camera; driving in snow and ice. Allowance/Housing: One $500 subsistence payment per month is
available, though couples are welcomed to apply. A modern, furnished, efficiency apartment in the upper
floor of the parks visitor center, formerly the mine manager's house; must be flexible and adaptable with
living conditions as several other staff or groups may be utilizing the kitchen and bathing facilities in this
apartment occasionally. The winter plowing ends 1.5 miles short of the visitor center. Access to and from
the building is via skis, snowshoes or snowmobile. Pets are not permitted. Time Commitment: 6 months,
generally from mid October until mid April (flexible). Applications are available at
http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/vipapplication.htm. For more information or to submit an application with
cover letter and resume, contact Amy O’Connor, Park Ranger, at amy.oconnor@alaska.gov or call (907)
745-8943.
Seeking PRESENTERS: FOR THE ANCHORAGE SCIENCE PUB (ASP) to be held at 4pm starting
on Sunday, January 8, 2012, at TapRoot and will continue on second Sundays thereafter. In the tradition
of similar long-running science pubs in Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and other states, ASP’s
coordinating committee is currently seeking presenters who will help Alaskans quench their thirsty minds
and bodies with brief, plain-language PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION OF RELEVANT
SCIENCE TOPICS. Welcome are those with little science background, self-identified “science geeks,”
and everyone in between but most especially those with curiosity and a sense of humor! No admission
charge or RSVP but seating is limited. Presentations are 30 minutes in length followed by
questions/answers and discussion. Presenters earn beverage/dinner token and the adulation of their
audience. For more details and to request a Presenter Application, contact ASP at
anchoragesciencepub@gmail.com.
CENTER FOR ALASKAN COASTAL STUDIES (CACS) in HOMER needs a mechanically- and
electrically-minded volunteer to complete two underwater ROV projects for CACS. When complete,
these Remotely Operated Vehicles will be able to be driven underwater and allow participants of some
CACS program to practice using these amazing research devices. Our newest ROV comes complete with
a light and underwater camera! The catch is that we need a talented individual to donate some time to put
together these robots. Wire soldering and some skill saw use required. You can check out this YouTube
video of one of these ROVs in action at
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4761076111111865377. Contact Jenni Medley, 903-235-6714
for more information.
Volunteer opportunity in PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICORPS. Join thread's AmeriCorps Alaska
Strengthening Families Project - thread is Alaska's Child Care Resource & Referral Network seeking 10
AmeriCorps members to serve at selected early care and education host program sites around Anchorage.
The successful candidate will serve in an early care and education program (host program) to support the
families whose children are enrolled in the program as well as the staff working at the program. A
monthly living allowance of $1008.00, A Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $5550.00 per full-time
completed service year, Health insurance for the term of the service year, Child Care Assistance, if
necessary, Valuable experience and training in the growing field of Early Care and Education. A
supportive and caring professional environment. For more information and a complete volunteer service
description, please visit www.threadalaska.org or call 907.265.3100.
FAIRBANKS – JOEL’S PLACE SEASONS OF SERVICE AMERICORPS is currently recruiting
for short term fall positions.. Check out www.jpsos.wordpress.com for more information. All positions
are provided a monthly living stipend and Education Award.
ALASKA MARINE CONSERVATION COUNCIL NOW RECRUITING NEW BOARD
MEMBERS for 3 year terms that would begin in the fall of 2011.AMCC is looking for board members
from across Alaska (must be a resident) who know their communities and local fisheries, are passionate
about fisheries conservation and working waterfronts, have financial/accounting experience, have a legal
background, or possess fundraising, communications and organizational management experience and
skills, and have time, energy, and knowledge to dedicate to ensuring that we effectively carry out our
programs and run the organization. To learn more and to apply, go to http://www.akmarine.org/.
INTERNSHIPS
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
**HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST for the ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER in Seward. This
position is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the intern and volunteer programs for the Alaska
SeaLife Center. This position is also responsible for executive level administrative duties within the
Human Resource Department. Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or the
equivalent required. Experience in HR and/or volunteer / intern coordination and working with programs
such as AmeriCorps preferred. Ability to plan, organize, evaluate, and maintain confidentiality of
executive level administrative and human resource tasks and information. Well organized and detail
oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Self motivated with excellent timemanagement and prioritization skills. Must be able to communicate clearly and interact effectively with
staff, researchers, volunteers, and the general public. Essential Duties (include but are not limited to):
Manages Intern & Volunteer programs, operations and program development. Manages AmeriCorps
program, operations and program development. Assists with the administration of the recruiting program
for the Alaska SeaLife Center. Other Duties: Assists the Senior HR Manager in retention analysis,
employee / intern / volunteer grievance resolution and develops initiatives that target building a positive
workplace culture. May participate in job fairs. Assists Senior HR Manager in budgetary forecasting and
monthly tracking of budgetary expenditures. Assists the Senior HR Manager in manpower scheduling and
forecasting.
Develops correspondence, such as; volunteer website, bulletin boards, and monthly newsletters. Assists in
event preparation and coordination, including volunteer coordination for fundraising events. Maintains a
valid driver’s license. Physical Requirements: This position will be conducted in an office setting. Some
occasions will require this position to work in a non-traditional atmosphere. These may include; working
outdoors, lifting heavy equipment, moving housing materials and rearranging intern storage unit. Ability
to see and hear; stand and walk; stoop, kneel, and crouch; use arms and hands; handle objects, tools, and
controls; and sit. Ability to lift and move 20 pounds. This is a full-time position. ASLC offers a
competitive wage (DOE) and benefits package. Apply By: Open Until Filled. Start Date: As Soon As
Possible. Send resume & application (available at www.alaskasealife.org) to ASLC, Human Resources,
P.O. Box 1329, Seward, AK 99664, fax 907-224-6320, or email HR@alaskasealife.org.
**EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SAGA for SAGA, a non-profit organization located in Juneau, The
Executive Director (ED) provides leadership to the ongoing development and operation of the
organization and serves as a highly visible community spokesperson as well as working directly with
senior staff to support AmeriCorps Members in their service activities. The ED ensures that the
organization achieves its goals while furthering the organizational mission. He or she is responsible for
implementation and management of an effective organization and ensuring its continued health. The ED
reports directly to the SAGA Board of Directors. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree
in education, business management, social work or related field. Equivalent experience can substitute. A
Master’s degree is preferred. We are seeking candidates with five years of experience managing medium
to large-scale nonprofit organizations, preferably ones that focus on youth development. This experience
should include program development, personnel management, fundraising, grant writing and budgeting
responsibilities. Experience in conservation/service corps programs or related organizations are
preferable. Please forward a cover letter and resume to the Human Resource Manager at
recruiter@servealaska.org or mail to P.O. Box 33037, Juneau, AK 99803. For more information please
contact the Interim Executive Director, Scott Young, at 907-789-2218.
DONOR RELATIONS MANAGER for the ALASKA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION in
Anchorage. Donor Relations Manager will be responsible for the moves management process among top
level donors. This position serves as the central organizer for donors stewarded by Alaska Conservation
Foundation (ACF) staff and trustees. Strategies include stewardship, cultivation, and solicitation. The
DRM will also be responsible for organizing a range of events and prospecting. Position will be a
contributing member of the Philanthropy & Communications team. Qualifications: A passion for Alaska
and protecting its environment; Bachelor’s Degree required; 3 to 5 years fundraising experience with
demonstrated success in moves management and track record of building donor relationships; Experience
in event planning and execution; Familiarity with Salesforce database and Wealth Engine to optimize
fundraising outcomes. Salary and Benefits: This opportunity is an at-will position, where the Donor
Relations Manager will be an employee of Alaska Conservation Foundation, and subject to ACF’s
personnel policies, benefits, and its hiring and termination decisions. The position will report to the
Director of Philanthropy. ACF’s salary and benefits are highly competitive within the nonprofit field. We
offer substantial retirement benefits, including 403(b) and SEP/IRA retirement, health and dental
coverage. ACF is committed to sustainability, both in making business decisions, and maintaining a
healthy work-life balance. To Apply: Please provide an Employment application, cover letter outlining
your interest and experience, plus a resume. Applicants selected to receive an interview will be asked to
submit three inereferences. Submissions must be emailed to acfjobs@alaskaconservation.org with ‘Donor
Relations Manager’ typed the subject heading. We will confirm receipt of your submission by email. Hire
Date: Position open until filled. http://alaskaconservation.org/foundation/jobs/.
ALASKA CENTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENTS is currently hiring ARTICULATE,
ENERGETIC PEOPLE to help with our ANNUAL FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE and let our
members know how they can take action. Experience is not required and paid training is included. Hours
are Monday - Thursday 5:15 to 9:15pm. The position lasts approximately 2 months starting October 10th.
For more information call Jessica at 274-3647 or email bonnie@akcenter.org.
EPA REGION 10 is SEEKING CANDIDATES for an INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL
ACT (IPA) ASSIGNMENT IN THE OFFICE OF AIR, WASTE AND TOXICS(OAWT), stationed
Anchorage to serve as the Alaska Tribal Air Liaison to work with EPA in its support for tribes in Alaska
to better identify, understand and begin to address their air pollution concerns. Through this work the
liaison will facilitate better coordination and understanding between EPA and the tribes, as well as partner
agencies, on Clean Air Act implementation in the tribal communities of Alaska. This is a one year
assignment which may be extended for a second year depending on funding and program needs. Required
Qualifications: Strong cross-cultural communication skills, sufficient to establish rapport with Alaska
Federally Recognized Tribes and other rural Alaska residents and organizations. Minimum 1 year, ideally
2 year or more years working in Alaska on rural air quality, environmental, health or housing issues or
programs. Education may be substituted for all but three months of the minimum requirements with one
year of relevant university level studies equivalent to three months of experience. Demonstrated success
in project development, implementation, completion, and reporting. Strongly Desired Qualifications:
Ability to explain technical subjects to non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to establish
networks or teams of individuals, tribes or organizations that work together to solve a common problem.
Ability to prepare written reports or briefings for EPA senior officials and Tribal leaders. IPA Process and
Requirements: The Intergovernmental Personnel Act MobilityProgram provides for the temporary
assignment of personnel between the federal government and tribal, state and local governments, colleges
and universities, federally funded research and development centers, and eligible non-profit organizations.
To be eligible for this position you must be currently employed by one of these agencies or organizations.
EPA will reimburse the supplying agency according to an Intergovernmental Personnel Act Agreement
which must be negotiated and approved by EPA and the supplying agency after EPA has selected a
candidate for this position. If Interested: Individuals interested should submit a resume and a statement
covering why this position would be of interest and how their skills and experience would help to
effectively fulfill the objectives of the position. For more information or to submit these expression of
interest, contact Mary Manous at manous.mary@epa.gov. Closing date: October 31.
DROP OFF FOREMAN for the VALLEY COMMUNITY FOR RECYCLING SOLUTIONS
(VCRS). This position is responsible for safe, accurate and efficient handling of recyclable materials
received at the Recovery Center outside drop off section and is the assigned team leader of those working
out of doors at the Center, under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager. Primary duties include
the following: Acts as team leader for staff and volunteers assigned to the outside portion of the Resource
Recovery Center, Primary greeter for recycling customers, Safely and effectively direct in-coming traffic
of recyclers as necessary or requested, Work in tandem with the Marketing specialist, Education specialist
and Community Outreach Manager to become self-educated in all aspects of VCRS recycling and keep
current in recycling education and opportunities, Educate customers of recycling information as necessary
or requested, Assist in offloading recycle materials of up to 50 pounds, Keep daily tally of recycling
traffic at the drop off site, and Maintain the 24 hour recycling roll off containers. Work Schedule: 25 hour
work week: Wednesday through Friday 11:30 pm to 6 pm and Saturday 9:30am to 3 pm. For more
information or to apply, contact 907.745.5544, fax 907.745.556 or email
community@valleyrecycling.org.
TRAINING and OUTREACH COORDINATOR and ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST for
ZENDER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND RESEARCH GROUP, a non-profit 501(c)3
organization, that assists underserved communities in developing programmatic capacity and community
resiliency in environmental health issues. For more information, go to www.zendergroup.org. Application
review begins October 1. For complete job description, go to http://www.zendergroup.org/job.html. For
more information, contact Autumn Bryson at (907) 277-2111, Cell (907) 444-1276, (free call for rural
Alaska GCI cell phones), Fax (efax): (877) 335 6780 or email abryson@zendergroup.org.
HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER III for the ALASKA DEPT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL
SERVICES, DIV. of PUBLIC HEALTH, SECTION of EPIDEMIOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL
PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM responsible for managing and supervising the activities and staff of the
Environmental Public Health Program. This program evaluates the possible hazards to human health
associated with toxic substances in the environment. Primary responsibilities: *Evaluating the health
significance of chemicals in the environment in Alaska, considering the chemical and physical nature of
the chemicals, site conditions, toxicological properties, and relevant exposure pathways; *Providing
toxicological expertise to the department, other state and federal agencies, public health partners, health
care providers, and the public; *Performing health assessments for communities impacted by
contaminated sites; *Conducting follow-up investigations and surveillance activities related to
contaminant exposures, and responding to a variety of other environmental health concerns; *Formulating
environmental public health policy and responding to legislative requests; *Serving as a media
spokesperson for issues related to environmental contaminants; *Designing and directing epidemiologic
investigations to identify the cause and extent of adverse health effects from exposure to toxic chemicals;
*Pursuing funding opportunities for the program; *Preparing program budgets, progress reports, and
position papers; and *Supervising and directing the activities of Program staff. We are looking for
candidates with the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience: *Doctoral degree in
epidemiology, toxicology, or related health science;*Demonstrated knowledge of environmental
toxicology principles, including the fate andtransport of chemicals in the environment; *Four years
experience investigating exposures to environmental contaminants and evaluating human health risks;
*Two years experience in program planning, budget development, and supervision; *Experience
communicating the results of scientific information to peers, both through oral presentations and
publication in peer-reviewed scientific literature. For more information, and to apply for the position, go
to Workplace Alaska at:
http://notes3.state.ak.us/wa/postapps.nsf/997aaae09c093ddd8925643e0063742b/416db3ead69ad0408925
7906005977c6?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,health,program.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER for SAGA in Juneau. This position will include recruitment and
hiring for 19 employees and about 100 National Service members, as well as the management of the
human resource department. Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for local, state and
national recruiting for all SAGA positions, traveling across the state when needed; Maintain contact with
a broad network of organizations to ensure the creation of a diverse pool of applicants; Develop and
update recruitment and application materials to include but not limited to: applications, brochures, display
boards, flyers, website, Facebook page, and media ads; Assist managers with assessing hiring needs in
their departments; Coordinate job postings to include but not limited to: on-line postings, school postings,
media outlets, partner organizations, and local postings; Responsible for all preparation for hiring at
SAGA including but not limited to: writing job descriptions, reviewing applications, scheduling
interviews, writing interview questions, conducting interviews, references, approved offers and all
correspondence with applicants; Responsible for the oversight of all hiring paperwork (welcome letters,
pre-term paperwork, parent signatures, criminal history checks, in-take and exit forms, and discipline
forms); Responsible for remaining updated on AmeriCorps criminal history check regulations, updating
criminal history procedures as needed; Act as the liaison for AmeriCorps program regulations – keep
updated on new regulations, change forms and policies as needed, inform staff about new regulations;
Preparation for and conducting orientations for incoming staff and members; Responsible for oversight of
staff and member files. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required
(experience may substitute); Four years professional experience in human resources and recruiting; One
year experience managing programs and staff; Ability to speak in front of large groups of people with
energy and enthusiasm; Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds; Extensive knowledge of
recruitment and hiring policies/laws; Experience with human resource laws and policies and ability to
communicate those laws and policies to staff and Director’s; Experience with human resource tasks such
as interviewing, writing and upkeep of personnel policies, employee problem resolution, salary
comparisons, employee retention, and employee benefits; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Ability to
pass a criminal history investigation. This is a full-time position scheduled to begin as soon as possible.
Health insurance, paid annual leave and government holidays are provided to successful candidate. This
position will remain open until filled. Please see full job posting at www.servealaska.org. To apply send a
cover letter and resume to admin@servealaska.org or to SAGA, P.O. Box 33037, Juneau, AK 99803. For
more information, contact the Director of Programs at 907-789-2218.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF EXTENSION AGENT for the UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
FAIRBANKS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE. This tripartite faculty position will serve as
the Energy Specialist for the state of Alaska and will be linked to the Health, Home, and Family
Development program area. The successful applicant will work cooperatively with other extension agents
and specialists to develop and deliver educational programs appropriate to the target audiences. Evening
and weekend work will be necessary as well as overnight travel to communities throughout Alaska to
deliver programming. This union represented position is a tenure-track position. This position is a based
on a 9-month academic year plus 0-2 months faculty position of the UAF Cooperative Extension Service.
The extension faculty member will serve as the Energy Specialist for Extension and will be housed in the
Fairbanks State Office. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Master’s Degree in Environmental Science,
Engineering or other related field such as Education, Health, Healthy Housing, Building Science, Family
and Consumer Sciences, with a minimum of three years working in a related field. For full position
description and application form, go to http://alaska.jobing.com/assistant-professor-of-extension-agentfairbanks/job/employment/27506744 .
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR for the ALASKA CENTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Location:
Anchorage. Key responsibilities include: 1.Fundraising and External Relations; 2.Operations
Management; 3.Board Development; and 4.Staff Development. Qualifications: *Bachelor’s degree from
an accredited institution and at least three years professional experience in a related field. •Demonstrated
success managing, developing, and implementing fundraising plans, including foundation grant seeking
and individual and corporate donor development. •Experience supervising and successfully leading teams
and staff of varying sizes. •Experience in developing and implementing strategic planning. •Working
knowledge of Alaska’s social and political context for ACE’s work preferred. •Experience with non-profit
financial management and planning. •Demonstrated success building strategic partnerships and relations.
•Experience with Board relations and development. •Demonstrated commitment to conservation values.
Salary depends upon experience, with health and dental insurance, employee-directed retirement plan,
and generous paid vacation and health leave provided. Application Process: Send resume, cover letter,
and writing sample to Board President Karol Fink via email at karol.fink@gmail.com. In the subject line
of your email, please write: ACE ED application – Last name_First initial. Please convert all attachments
to PDF and name the attachments as follows: Lastname_Firstinitial resume, Lastname_Firstinitial cover
letter, Lastname_Firstinitial writing sample. For more information, go to d HYPERLINK
"http://akcenter.org/about" http://akcenter.org/about . For full job description, go to
http://akcenter.org/files/executive-director-job-announcement.
HEALTH ASSESSOR (Public Health Specialist II) for the AK DEPT. of HEALTH AND SOCIAL
SERVICES, DIV. of PUBLIC HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM
(EPHP). This position is responsible for evaluating the health significance of chemicals in the
environment in Alaska, considering the chemical and physical nature of the chemicals, site conditions,
toxicological properties, and relevant exposure pathways. The incumbent will evaluate contaminants in
fish and other subsistence foods, perform health assessments for communities impacted by contaminated
sites, conduct lead exposure surveillance, and respond to a variety of other environmental health
concerns. This position provides a unique opportunity to improve the health status of Alaskans by
reducing exposure to hazardous chemicals. This recruitment seeks an environmental and/or public health
scientist with formal education and experience in the field of toxicology. For more information and to
apply on Workplace Alaska, go to:
http://notes4.state.ak.us/wa/postapps.nsf/997aaae09c093ddd8925643e0063742b/8a3ba8665d8acf1f89257
8d100605df7?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,public,health%20.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST (EPS) IV for the DEPT of ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSERVATION (ADEC), DIVISION of SPILL PREVENTION & RESPONSE,
CONTAMINATED SITES PROGRAM. This position will serve as the Contaminated Sites Program's
technical expert on human health and ecological risk assessments and provides authoritative decisions
and/or recommendations relative to the entire risk assessment process and assists program staff and the
public with interpreting risk assessment results. Please see the Workplace Alaska job posting at:
http://notes4.state.ak.us/wa/PostApps.nsf/0/7F0B9BF237159C9B892578F1006C3C55?OpenDocument.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR for the CENTER FOR ALASKAN COASTAL STUDIES (CACS). Location:
Homer. Job responsibilities include all aspects of non-profit management in developing and sustaining
relationships and networks to support the on-going mission-related work of CACS. Skills and experience
in staff leadership, fundraising, financial management, planning, organizational outreach, and facility
maintenance & land management oversight are needed to support a comprehensive offering of coastal
science and environmental education programs for K-12 and general public audiences. CACS manages a
land base of 145 acres on both shores of Kachemak Bay, one of the most scenic and ecologically-diverse
places in Alaska. Facilities include the residential Peterson Bay Coastal Science Field Station, the upland
Carl E. Wynn Nature Center, a Headquarters Building in downtown Homer, and a seasonal facility in the
Homer Harbor. Salary DOE. For more information, go to http://www.akcoastalstudies.org . Full job
description is available at http://www.akcoastalstudies.org/Pdf/CACS_EDjobdescription.pdf. To apply,
send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to
jobs@akcoastalstudies.org or fax to (907) 235-6668. Open until filled.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT for AUDUBON ALASKA Location: Anchorage. Full time.
Director of Development will work with the Executive Director to raise restricted and unrestricted
contributions from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other funders to meet Audubon Alaska’s
annual budget (in 2011, roughly $1.1 million) in support of Audubon’s mission. The successful candidate
will be able to manage multiple priorities, produce well-written work under short deadlines, coordinate
and oversee the fine details of events and mailings, maintain accurate records of donor contacts using a
Millennium database, represent Audubon’s mission and programs effectively to supporters, and converse
easily in person or by telephone with donors and donor prospects, board members, volunteers, chapter
leaders, and members of the public. S/he will have a passion for Audubon's conservation mission and the
desire to contribute to the effectiveness of its program and staff. Occasional evening and weekend work is
required. There will be need and opportunity for travel within Alaska and out of state; the Audubon
Alaska Board convenes twice a year for three-day, retreat-style meetings in rotating locations around the
state, and many donors live out of state. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree is required, and a minimum
of five years of experience in a related field, with at least three years of experience in major donor and
foundation fundraising. Requires an individual who is able to think strategically and creatively, manage
multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and operate in a dynamic work environment. Applicants should have
strong interpersonal and social skills and the ability to persuasively communicate Audubon’s mission and
Alaska’s nuance conservation issues., The ideal candidate is familiar with Alaska, its unique natural
resource issues, and the community of people, inside and outside the state, who support its conservation.
Equipment and Software: Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, the internet, and email. Training for Sage Millennium (donor database) will be available. Should be willing to take
advantage of professional development and training opportunities, as needed. For full job description, go
to https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1109/job Please apply online at https://careersaudubon.icims.com/jobs/1109/login . Submit resume and cover letter with online application.
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