July 2006 |
| July 7-8 |
Copper River Wild! Salmon Festival - Cordova, AK
This festival will have Running! Music!
Food! From salmon to jammin', Cordova's got it all! Come visit for a
wild weekend of music, outdoor fun, and fish art and education for kids
and families. Alaska Salmon Runs include a marathon, half-marathon,
10K, 5K, and 1 mile fun run/walk on Saturday. Salmon Jam Music Festival
featuring the ZydeCohos on Friday and Saturday nights.
Weekend activity schedule and
transportation
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| July 10 |
Request for Proposals on Wildlife Habitat Policy Research Program
The Wildlife Habitat Policy Research Program (WHPRP) is soliciting Letters of Intent for our competitive awards program. Application for the awards is open to everyone. NOW AVAILABLE at www.whprp.org. The WHPRP is a program of the National Council on Science and the Environment (NCSE), an independent, not-for-profit NGO, dedicated to improving the scientific basis for environmental decision-making. Please contact Christina Zarrella at czarrella@ncseonline.org or 202.207.0007 if you require further information. The WHPRP program is supported by a four year grant by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF).
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| July 14 |
Inuit Circumpolar Conference - Inuit: Unity Within Diversity hosted in Barrow.
More Information
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| July 14 |
The Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee (MPA FAC) is
currently seeking nominations to fill three vacancies.The MPA FAC was
established to advise the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the
Interior on the development and implementation of a national system of
marine protected areas. The MPA FAC is comprised of a diverse group of
scientists, resource managers and persons representing other interests
or organizations involved with or affected by marine conservation. It
meets twice yearly at coastal locations around the nation.
The MPA FAC is currently seeking nominations representing the interests
and perspectives of:
- recreational fishing
- rural and subsistence users in Alaska
- ocean industry
For more information about the nomination process, the Committee and the
development of the national system of marine protected areas, review the
attached Federal Register notice, and visit the mpa.gov website.
Nominations should be sent to the address below by Friday, July 14,
2006.
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| July 17 |
The National Science Foundation is again asking for your input on our next
NSF Strategic Plan. Last December, we asked for your thoughts on the
current plan and the changing environment for science and engineering (S&E)
research and education. That input, together with comments from NSF staff,
our Advisory Committees, and the National Science Board (NSB) led to
development of the draft plan now available for
review by the public at large and the communities we serve. The draft FY
2006-2011 Strategic Plan communicates NSF's vision, goals, objectives,
priorities, and strategies over this time period.
Your comments are requested by July 17, 2006 through the website at
http://www.nsf.gov/about/performance/input.cfm or by e-mail to
strategicplaninput@nsf.gov
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| July 24-25 |
Aleutian Ports and Waterways Safety Assessment (PAWSA) - Workshop in Anchorage
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| July 25-27 |
Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC) in Seattle. www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/mafac
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| April 25 |
50 Ways to Save the Ocean book reading by David Helvarg of Blue Frontier Campaign. Hosted by the Alaska Center for the Environment at Title Wave Books in Anchorage. For more information contact ACE at 907-274-3647.
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| April 26 |
North Pacific Right Whale Public comment period deadline
on NMFS review of the status of the North Pacific right whale and decision on whether the taxonomically distinct eastern North Pacific population, which numbers about 100 individuals, should be listed as an endangered species.
Petition to list as Endangered
- emails can be submitted to 0648-XB41-NPRW@noaa.gov
- comment line should read "North Pacific Right Whale Listing"
- or mail to Kaja Brix, Assistant Regional Administrator, Protected Resources Division, Alaska Region, NMFS, Attn: Lori Durall, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802.
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May 2006 |
| May 2-7 |
Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival in Homer, AK.
This festival will be will be held with Dr. Bernd
Heinrich as keynote speaker. Dr. Heinrich is the author of numerous
scientific publications and several books on birds, including Ravens in
Winter, Mind of the Raven, The Winter World and The Geese of Beaver Bog. His presentation will be on "The Behavioral Biology of Ravens, the Wolf-Bird". There will many fun and educational birding opportunities
with presentations, workshops, field trips, boat tours, art events,
children's activities and entertainment.
Festival Schedule and
Registration Form
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| December 5-11 |
North Pacific Fishery Management Council meetings in Anchorage, AK.
More Information
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| December 8 |
One year anniversary of the Seledang Ayu grounding off of Unalaska.
Progress to date since the grounding (9/05):
- U.S. Coast Guard and State of Alaska agreement to conduct the Aleutian Islands Vessel Traffic Risk Assessment.
- Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF) has been reauthorized - tax reinstituted/ cap raised to $2.7 billion.
- Initial component of vessel tracking system installed at Unimak Pass - Automatic Identification System (AIS).
- Missile Defense Agency's new tug "Dove" to be at Adak may be assigned emergency response in central Aleutians.
- Greater awareness of the risks of vessel traffic in the Southern Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.
Though much progress has been made since the grounding, there is still much to be done to work towards safer shipping in the North Pacific. For more information about the Shipping Safety Partnership's efforts contact Rick Steiner at afrgs@uaa.alaska.edu or contact the Alaska Oceans Program at 907-929-9375.
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| December 12 |
North Pacific Shipping Safety Forum in Seattle, Washington. From 7-9pm hosted at the Mountaineers meeting space in downtown Seattle at 300 3rd Avenue West (Room location to be announced).
The forum, co-sponsored by People for Puget Sound, Ocean Advocates, Shipping Safety Partnership, Alaska Oceans Program, University of Alaska Marine Advisory Program and others is being hosted following the one year anniversary of the Selendang Ayu grounding to inform the public and various interest groups of shipping risks in Puget Sound and across the North Pacific. The goal of the forum is to identify and discuss potential measures to enhance the safety of shipping, reduce the risks of shipping disasters in our common waters and provide an opportunity in which the public and various interest groups can infuse their thoughts, concerns, and ideas.
More Information
Contact Shelley Johnson at 907-929-9375, shelley@alaskaoceans.net.
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January 2006 |
| January 22-25 |
Marine Science in Alaska Symposium at the Anchorage Hilton.
Register
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| January 29-31 |
Seafood Summit in Seattle, WA.
More Information
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Looking Ahead in 2006 |
| February 4 |
Women of Science & Technology Day in Anchorage, AK
Girl Scouts Susitna Council organizes each year these outreach events to inspire over 1,000 girls in grades K-8. Additional event also hosted in Bethel. If you'd like to host a presentation and encourage girls in the fields of science and technology, please contact Terry Gryting at 800-478-7448 or tgryting@gsscak.org.
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| February 6-10 |
Forum on the Environment hosted at the Egan Center in Anchorage.
More Information
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| February 15-18 |
33rd Annual Meeting of the Pacific Seabird Group in Girdwood at the Alyeska Hotel.
Register
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| February 23-24 |
Alaska Ocean Film Festival at the Beartooth Theater in Anchorage. Stay tuned for film listings at the festival website at www.alaskaoceansfestival.org.
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| February 25 |
Women of Science & Technology Day at Mat-Su College.
Girl Scouts Susitna Council organizes each year these outreach events to inspire over 1,000 girls in grades K-8. Additional event also hosted in Bethel. If you'd like to host a presentation and encourage girls in the fields of science and technology, please contact Terry Gryting at 800-478-7448 or tgryting@gsscak.org.
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If you would like to submit additions to the calendar please contact
Shelley Johnson at 907-929-3553 or via e-mail at shelley@alaskaoceans.net.
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