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January 21, 2015Compiled weekly by Peg TilestonOn behalf of the Alaska Center for the Environment (ACE) and Alaska Women’s Environmental Network (AWEN)

CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, TRAINING & SPECIAL EVENTS

January 23 & 24KODIAK - AYEA YOUTH ACTIVIST CLIMATE CHANGE WORKSHOP will be held from 5 to 7pm on Friday and from 10:30am to 12:30pm on Saturday at the Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center. Middle and High School students are invited to join Alaska Youth for Environmental Action for our Youth Activist Workshops to learn more about climate change, how it is impacting Alaska, and what young people can do to take action. RSVP at http://goo.gl/forms/fEXJTt6Zkw. For more information, contact David Wieland at 907-274-6340 or email david@akcenter.org.

January 23 & 24BUILDING A NET ZERO ENERGY HOME IN SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA WORKSHOPS will be held in the following locations

January 23 - ANCHORAGE from 1 to 4pm at the BP Energy CenterJanuary 24 – WASILLA at the Mat-Su College

Net Zero Energy (NZE) homes are homes that produce as much energy as they use. With some of the highest energy costs in the country and relatively high heating loads, Alaska residents have extra motivation to build using energy efficient designs. This workshop will cover benchmarks and design elements of NZE homes, focusing on details appropriate to homes in Southcentral Alaska. We will take a look at what is being done here in Alaska and local solutions to the hurdles of building NZE or building high performance homes that are close to NZE homes from start to finish. Presenters: MATT OSTER is an Anchorage-based energy rater and certified Passive House consultant who has worked with thousands of homeowners and entities all over Alaska on energy efficiency retrofits, design, and cost analysis. He lives in a 6-Star rated home originally built in 1950 that was retrofitted with a Remote Wall and where he is now crafting a low energy use urban homestead with his wife and two sons. SEBASTIAN ECKMANNowns Anchorage-based Nordic Constructors, which he started in 2002, and runs a General Contracting company focusing on building homes, commercial buildings, and remodels. This class is targeted at builders, architects, & contractors but anyone is

welcome to come. The workshop qualifies for 3 CEUs for residential endorsement. Registration required. This workshop sponsored by Alaska Center for Appropriate Technology (ACAT). Cost: $30 for ACAT members; $60 for non-members. For more information and to register, go to www.acat.org or call 907.229.1982. 

January 24JUNEAU - ALASKA DIALOGUE: ON GOVERNANCE will be held from 8am to 5pm in the Egan Room, Centennial Hall. The Institute of the North, in collaboration with the Alaska Humanities Forum and UAF’s Northern Leadership Center, is pleased to introduce a reformatted Alaska Dialogue process – quarterly day-long events focused on a variety of themes, in different locations around Alaska. The first of these will take place in Juneau, on the topic of Governance. The session is designed to have both a learning element and an opportunity for dialogue, with expected participation from aspiring and established civic and political leaders. Topics that will be covered include: The Alaska Constitution; Roles and Responsibilities of the Executive and Legislative Branches; Function of Regulatory Framework and State Agencies; Capacity and Capabilities of Local Government; Policy and Budget Development; and Expectations of and as Elected Officials. Space is limited to 60 participants. Registration of $75 includes Dialogue materials and meals. To register, go to  http://www.institutenorth.org/calendar/events/alaska-dialogue-on-governance/?utm_source=Institute+of+the+North+-+Alaska+Policy&utm_campaign=b9ac2e2b14-January_Dialogue12_15_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db05173748-b9ac2e2b14-343947549

**January 30 & 31ANCHORAGE - FIRE IN A CHANGING CLIMATE WORKSHOP for EDUCATORS will be held at the UAA Campus from 4:30 to 8pm on Friday and from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Saturday. All educators and those interested in learning about wildland fire are invited to attend the hands-on, interdisciplinary workshop, which introduces educators to wildland fire and climate change science; including fire ecology, fire behavior, FIREWISE, carbon cycling, climate modeling and scientific methods for investigating changes in climate. The intensive workshop includes content, lesson modeling, interactive activities, laboratory simulations and connections to on-going research. Participants gain their own copies of the FIRE in Alaska curriculum guide. Activities and content are correlated to Alaska State Content Standards, and the Next Generation Science Standards. The workshop can be taken for graded UAA ED 580 credits. Optional credit cost is $74. The materials fee is $20, (which includes a grant of $30 from Alaska Division of Forestry to reduce the regular fee of $50). The course meets Friday Jan 30 from 4:30 to 8:30 PM, and Saturday Jan 31 from 8:30AM to 4:30PM. To sign up or for more information contact Lilly Goodman-Allwright at alaskainsights@mtaonline.net. ASD teachers can sign up through mylearningplan. The

workshop is sponsored by the Alaska Division of Forestry and the Alaska Natural Resources and Outdoor Education Association (ANROE); funding is made possible by a partnership with the USDA Forest Service.

February 2 and April 1PALMER - More CLEAN ENERGY COURSES at Mat-Su College:

February 2 - INTRODUCTION TO SMALL WIND SYSTEMSApril 1 - INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

Both are 1-credit, 5-week classes on Wednesdays from 4 to 6:45pm. No previous knowledge required for any class. Register at https://uaonline.alaska.edu or contact Mark Masteller for more information at 907-745-9784 or email mamasteller@matsu.alaska.edu.

**February 4 (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)ANCHORAGE - The 2015 ANCHORAGE TRANSPORTATION FAIR will be held from 4 to 8pm at the UAA Alaska Airlines Center Auxiliary, 3550 Providence Drive. The event is a "super open house" providing attendees a one-stop showcase of transportation projects, planning efforts or existing plans concerning all modes of transportation within the Municipality of Anchorage. Check out the transportation fair website at http://anchoragetranspofair.blogspot.com/ or go to http://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=175324 for a more complete project list and other information Free parking. 

February 9 – 13ANCHORAGE – The ALASKA FORUM ON THE ENVIRONMENT, 2015 will be held at the Dena’ina Convention Center from 7:30am to 9pm each day. The Alaska Forum on the Environment (AFE) is Alaska's largest statewide gathering of environmental professionals from government agencies, non-profit and for-profit businesses, community leaders, Alaskan youth, conservationists, biologists and community elders. The diversity of attendees and comprehensive agenda sets this conference apart from any other. Each year over 80 technical breakout sessions and sensational Keynote Events are offered. A full week of sessions on climate change, energy, environmental regulations, cleanup and remediation, fish & wildlife, solid waste, and of course much more will be held. For our 17th year event in 2015, we will continue our expanded content on Marine Debris, Coastal Issues and Tsunami's in order to address the pressing concerns from Alaska rural coastal communities. For more information, the agenda and registration information go to http://www.akforum.org/.

February 9 & 10SOLDOTNA - CERTIFIED EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL LEAD STORM WATER (AK-CESCL) TRAINING: Who should attend? Anyone working on

Alaska DOT roads, commercial and residential builders, project engineers, natural resource managers and anyone responsible for creating, maintaining or evaluating a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. This AK-CESCL training explains erosion and how to obtain and comply with the EPA NPDES Construction General Permit. NPDES compliance is required for all projects that disturb a total of 1+ acre of soil. An AK-CESL trained person is required on all USACE and ADOT&PF projects as of January 1, 2008. This AK-CESCL class also meets requirements for recertification. For more information, visit www.kenaiwatershed.org or email Rhonda@kenaiwatershed.org to register.

**March 4 – 6ANCHORAGE - ISLANDED GRID WIND POWER CONFERENCE will be held from 12:30 to 5pm on Wednesday and from 8:30am to 5:30pm on Thursday and Friday at Alaska Pacific University. Join researchers, operators, manufacturers, military and government officials, and other stakeholders to learn and share information about wind systems on island and islanded grid environments through expert panel discussions, stakeholder dialogue and training sessions. Sessions will cover the state of the technology, markets and human capacity as well as key topics such as energy storage, control systems, operation & maintenance secondary loads & more. For more information and to register, go to http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eadndys3a3c98277&llr=hmdvnysab.

March 5 – 7HOMER - 2015 KACHEMAK BAY SCIENCE CONFERENCE: SCIENCE TO MANAGEMENT will be held at the Islands & Oceans Visitor Center. This conference will be merged with the Kenai Peninsula Fish Habitat Partnership’s science symposium in an expanded event. The conference focus this year is “SCIENCE TO MANAGEMENT. The Kachemak Bay Science Conference is a forum for presenting scientific and traditional ecological knowledge relevant to Kachemak Bay and its surrounding coasts and waters in order to foster an informed and engaged community of environmental researchers, educators, and decision-makers. The goal of this conference is to provide new information and syntheses to the broad community interested in and working on related issues. The conference program will feature oral and poster presentations that provide scientific information and ideas relevant to the topic sessions. Environmental management aims to balance conservation of major ecological services with the restoration of natural resources, while accounting for the economic, political, and cultural needs of current and future generations. Supporting this process requires scientists and managers to make connections to ensure a two-way flow of needs, ideas, and information. To learn more, go to www.kbayscience.org.

WEBINARS, WEBCASTS & TELECONFERENCES

January 27 (TELECONFERENCE MEETING)The LOWER BRISTOL BAY FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold a public meeting via teleconference 1-800-504-8071 passcode: 8425142# at 10am. Agenda will include: Review of Central/Southwest BOG proposals and Board of Fish 2015-2016 Call For Proposals. For more information, contact Taryn O'Connor-Brito at 907-842-5142 or email taryn.oconnor-brito@alaska.gov.

January 30 & 31 (TELECONFERENCE AVAILABLE)JUNEAU- The CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMISSION ON FEDERAL AREAS (CACFA) will be meeting in House Finance Committee room, room 519, at the Capitol Building. Agenda items are being discussed and there will be ample time provided for public comment. This information will be posted here and on our website as the meeting date approaches at http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/cacfa/. This meeting will be broadcast on Alaska Legislative TV at AlaskaLegislative.tv. There will also be a teleconference line available for listening and participation. Call 463-5009 from Juneau and 1-855-463-5009 from outside Juneau or the lower-48. For more information, contact the CACFA staff at 907-451-2035.

February 3 (WEBINAR) THE CLIMATE HAS CHANGED, HAVE WE? REFLECTIONS on 50 YEARS of FIRE MANAGEMENT in ALASKA will be addressed by RANDI JANDT, Alaska Fire Science Consortium, at 10am AKST. Randy will talk about the evolution of Alaska firefighting practices--field and management--over the past 50 years. We are starting to be aware of the changes in climate and in Alaskan forests: is the wildfire "problem" the same one we faced a half-century ago? Have our management approaches and thinking about wildfire changed during that time? She will combine her background in land and fire management agencies with input from long-term observers to discuss which changes might be a response to changing weather, climate, & fire regimes in Alaska. Available online or in-person in 202H IARC/Akasofu in the Mather Library. To register, go to https://accap.uaf.edu/AK_Fire?utm_source=ACCAP&utm_campaign=e8c3063589-Fire+in+Alaska&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7a2dda40c5-e8c3063589-37332889. For more information, go to https://accap.uaf.edu/webinars?utm_source=ACCAP&utm_campaign=e8c3063589-Fire+in+Alaska&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7a2dda40c5-e8c3063589-37332889.

February 4 (TELECONFERENCE) ONLY ONE CHANCE: HOW CONTAMINANTS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT IMPAIR BRAIN DEVELOPMENT will be held at 9am as part of the Alaska Collaborative on Health and the Environment (CHE-Alaska) teleconference seminar series. The brain is an extremely complex organ that has to undergo a variety of

developmental stages in a particular sequence and at a particular time to develop properly. What happens when the developing brain is exposed to environmental toxicants such as lead, mercury, pesticides, PCBs, or PFCs? These and other harmful chemicals can be present in our household products, air, water, and food. Some environmental chemicals are known to cause brain damage and many more are suspected of it, but few have been tested for such effects. PHILIPPE GRANDJEAN, MD, PhD has devoted his career to studying how environmental chemicals affect children and their brain development. On this call, Grandjean will present the latest evidence of which environmental chemicals are considered to be harmful to children and discuss how we must protect future generations from exposure. For more information or to sign up for the free call go to http://www.akaction.org/tackling_toxics/alaska/che-ak_info_pages/one-chance-contaminants-environment-impair-brain-development.html or call 907-222-7714.

GRANTS/AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS

January 23Deadline for submissions for PRESENTATIONS & POSTERS for the KACHEMAK BAY SCIENCE CONFERENCE: SCIENCE TO MANAGEMENT to be held in Homer on March 4 – 7. The Kachemak Bay Science Conference committee is seeking oral, poster, and short “tidbit” presentations that will address environmental management through the following themes for Kachemak Bay marine and coastal ecosystems, including Cook Inlet, the Kenai Peninsula, and the western Gulf of Alaska: Fish habitat; Coastal & marine ecosystems; Marine vertebrates; Climate change and adaptations; Cultural knowledge and community-based monitoring; and Environmental threats and remediation (proposals specifically focused on oil spills and habitat restoration are encouraged). For more information or for submissions items, go to http://www.kbayscience.org/.

February 2Deadline for submissions for the FEDERAL SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL ART CONTEST for ALL STUDENTS IN ALASKA GRADES K-12. This year, the theme for the art contest is fish and shellfish. The winner’s artwork will be published on the cover of the Subsistence Management Regulations for the Harvest of Fish and Shellfish on Federal Public Lands and Waters in Alaska book. The art contest offers an exciting opportunity for young individuals to express their talent and creativity while supporting the value of subsistence in their lives. The books are distributed statewide. Each entry must be 8.5 by 11 inches and must have a fish and/or shellfish theme. All artwork must be original. Entries should be submitted to Office of Subsistence Management, Attn: Deborah Coble, 1011 E. Tudor Rd., Anchorage, Alaska 99503. The official rules are available at

http://www.doi.gov/subsistence/news/general/upload/2015-Art-Contest-Rules.pdf and the entry form is located at http://www.doi.gov/subsistence/news/general/upload/2015-Art-Contest-Rules.pdf. Student artwork will be retained for use in brochures, regulation books and other publications produced by the Office of Subsistence Management. .February 3Deadline for applications for the FIVE STAR & URBAN WATERS RESTORATION GRANT PROGRAM to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future generations by providing modest financial assistance to diverse local partnerships for wetland, forest and coastal habitat restoration, urban wildlife conservation, stormwater management as well as outreach, education and stewardship. Projects should focus on water quality, watersheds and the habitats they support. NFWF may use a mix of public and private funding sources to support any grant made through this program. Competitive proposals should address each of the five bolded priorities: On-the-Ground Restoration and Planning; Partnerships; Environmental Outreach, Education & Training; Measurable Results; and Sustainability Grants for this program are available nationwide, but additional funding is available for the geographic priorities listed in the Funding Availability section of this RFP. Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Indian tribes and educational institutions. For more information, go to http://www.nfwf.org/fivestar/Pages/2015RFP.aspx#.VIfkhMksn5B.

February 6Deadline for applications for the Bureau of Land Management for the ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM in the WHITE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA this winter. The Artist in Residence program is open to emerging or established artists working in nearly any media – including painting, printmaking, photography, writing, and music. The BLM provides transportation between Fairbanks and a rustic cabin on the White Mountains trail system. Artists are expected to donate the use of a piece of artwork inspired by their time in the White Mountains to help promote public lands. The BLM plans on offering several residencies annually in different seasons and locations, including one in the Eagle or Fortymile region next summer. As the new program grows, other public lands will be considered as well. More information and applications can be obtained from Craig Tanner at ctanner@blm.gov or 907-474-2321.

February 9Deadline for applications for the ALASKA CLEAN WATER ACTIONS (ACWA) - FISCAL YEAR 2016 GRANT - July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. Select projects that have been identified as high-priority will receive extra bonus points. Other projects have been identified as 2-year projects (FY16 and FY17). This will allow the grant applicant to

submit a single proposal for a multi-year project. Although the award for the FY17 project will not be officially decided until the FY17 grant cycle, the proposal will not need to be resubmitted. Grant proposals for projects are being solicited that will address the following priorities: 1) Stewardship projects that address stewardship actions.2) Restoration projects on ACWA high priority waters to carry out identified priority restoration activities. 3) Protection projects on ACWA high priority waters, including data collection and monitoring. For a step-by-step application process, go to http://dec.alaska.gov/water/acwa/pdfs/ACWAGrantAppend/ACWA_Application_stepbystep.pdf. Applications should be submitted online or you can contact a staff member listed below if you do not have internet access. For full description of the grant solicitation, go to http://dec.alaska.gov/water/acwa/onlineACWAapp.htm.

February 13Deadline for applications for the ALASKA SEA GRANT STATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. The Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship Program strengthens the workforce dedicated to healthy fisheries and coastal environments by encouraging graduate students to launch careers in Alaska. The state fellowship program provides a unique professional opportunity for graduate students who are interested both in marine resources and in the policy decisions affecting those resources in Alaska. Modeled after the highly successful National Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, the state fellowship program provides on-the-job experience in the planning and implementation of marine and/or coastal resource policies and programs in Alaska. Highly motivated graduate students are matched with “host” state or federal agencies in Alaska for a paid fellowship. Graduate students close to completing a degree, or with a recently earned degree, can apply. Fellows receive a $3,500 monthly stipend for the twelve-month assignment. In addition $2,000 is available for health insurance reimbursement and $1,500 for fellowship travel. Fellows may be located in Fairbanks, Anchorage, or Juneau, with possible start date of July 1. For more about the Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship, and how to apply, go to Alaska alaskaseagrant.org/research/state-fellowship/index.php.

February 15SITKA – Deadline for applications for the SITKA SOUND SCIENCE CENTER 3 one-month SCIENTISTS in RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIPS (SIRF) for mid-career scientists throughout the academic year in Sitka. This program is funded by the National Science Foundation. The SIRF program brings polar and subarctic scientists to Sitka for one month mini sabbaticals to allow scientists time to work on completing data analysis, writing research results, thinking about new research questions and how their work can be integrated into other scientific work. At the same time the SIRF program will provide community engagement opportunities for scientists to give educational presentations in the schools and in a variety of public settings and to participate in science communication

training. The purpose of these outreach activities is to help improve science literacy; provide opportunities for scientists to explain their research to the public and to give students insight into the many career paths available in science. Applications may be found on line at www.sitkascience.org/research/sirf/. For more information, go to www.sitkascience.org.

February 16Deadline for applications for the 2015 RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS for the National Park Service and the Murie Science and Learning Center (MSLC). Two research fellowships that are available to individuals wishing to conduct research in Denali National Park and Preserve and other arctic and subarctic Alaska national parks. The Discover Denali Research Fellowship is for research in or near Denali, and the Alaska Geographic Fellowship is for research taking place in Denali or other arctic or subarctic Alaska national parks. A decision is expected to be made by March 1, or soon thereafter. The fieldwork of fellowship recipients must be arranged before September 1, 2015. The Discover Denali and the Alaska Geographic Fellowships are designed primarily to assist graduate students, but may be appropriate for undergraduate students, college and university faculty, state and federal agency scientists, and private-sector researchers. Proposals for research that will help managers make decisions about critical resource issues are particularly encouraged. If an applicant wants to be considered for both funding sources, only one application is needed; however, only one fellowship may be received per applicant. More than one fellow is expected to be selected for each fellowship program. Any previous fellow may reapply, but is not assured of additional funding. Applications for 2015 fellowships will be considered for funding requests up to $8000, to be used over one or two years. However, typically awarded funds for fellowships have been $6,000 or less. An information guide about the fellowships, which includes specifics on how to apply and other information helpful to the application process, may be downloaded from www.nps.gov/rlc/murie/research-fellowships.htm. For more information contact Denali’s Chief of Resources, Dave Schirokauer, at 907-683-9605 or dave_schirokauer@nps.gov. February 23Deadline for applications for the ALASKA HISTORICAL COMMISSION matching grants TO PLAN AND PREPARE FOR THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ALASKA PURCHASE IN 2017. The grants are for projects that will contribute to understanding the history and significance of the event. Projects are encouraged for historic research and publication projects, restoration of significant historic properties, and heritage tourism development and information services. A grant request may not exceed $15,000 and must be matched 50/50 with cash or in-kind services. Projects are to be done between April 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016. Additional information and the application are available at http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/oha/index.htm, by calling 907-

269-8714, sending an e-mail to oha@alaska.net or sending a written request to the Alaska Historical Commission, 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 1310, Anchorage, AK 99501-3565.

**March 20 is the deadline for the application to the ANCHORAGE PARK FOUNDATION CHALLENGE GRANTS. APF challenges community groups to earn a matching grant for a municipal park or trail improvement. This year APF will award a total of $200,000 to viable community projects. This is your chance to leverage your neighbors for the park or trail improvement you wanted to see, with DOUBLE the impact. For every improvement project $1 raised through cash, volunteer time, donations, grants, or in-kind services, the Anchorage Park Foundation will match $1. Projects must: take place in an Anchorage municipal park or on an Anchorage municipal trail be completed by October 1, 2016 and benefit the public. Two workshops will be held to assist groups with their Challenge Grant Applications:

**February 5 from 6:30 to 9pm at the Spenard Recreation Center**February 25 from 6:30 to 9pm at the Fairview Recreation Center

It is strongly encourage challenge grant applicants to attend and receive advice and scoping assistance from professionals from the Alaska Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. For more information or assistance contact Alyse Loran at 274-1003 or email Alyse@AnchorageParkFoundation.org or go to at http://anchorageparkfoundation.org/programs/challenge-grants/

**March 15Deadline for submissions for the 2015 ALASKA JUNIOR DUCK STAMP CONTEST from K-12 students. Participants select a species of North American waterfowl, do research on this species and its habitat, and then depict their findings through art and writing. Prizes, cash awards, and national recognition await the winners. Get to know North America’s waterfowl and enter the contest! Visit this webpage for more information http://alaska.fws.gov/jrduck or contact Tamara_Zeller@fws.gov/ (907) 786-3517.

March 31Deadline for entries for the STATE-FISH ART CONTEST, a national initiative that combines art and writing to foster discovery of fish species, behaviors, and habitats and increase awareness of and respect for aquatic resources. Participating students can draw, paint, and write their way to free prizes, fishing gear, and national recognition, while getting to know Alaska's state fish (the Chinook salmon)! The comprehensive State-Fish Art Lesson Plan, FISH ON! for K-12 students uses art as a springboard into the fascinating world of fish. The full lesson is available to educators online or in CD format at no charge. Upon completion of the lesson plan, students will have gained an understanding of a fish's anatomy, behavior, habitat needs, as well as an increased appreciation of the arts. For more information, visit http://www.wildlifeforever.org/contest.

DEADLINES

January 25Deadline for application for the ALASKA YOUTH FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION (AYEA) 2015 CIVICS & CONSERVATION SUMMIT to be held in Juneau March 8 to 13. Every year AYEA brings 20 rural and urban teens to Juneau for a life-changing training. After one week at the Civics & Conservation Summit, youth understand how the legislative process works, how citizens can influence policy change, how to talk with the media and ultimately how to influence policy change. This year the Summit will focus on climate change, as part of our youth-led campaign to advocate for better climate policy in Alaska. Teens will be meeting with their senators and representatives, demanding a better future for Alaska. ADULTS: Nominate a teen you know today at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wZ8a9n071EuXOzZw0z__iLwsmvqQFR-RcGdKiuH5fzo/viewform?c=0&w=1. TEENS: Apply at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10jJA5VDFZoQF9hEk0rPSXBXidMamp-_ifigkP-rNZdo/viewform?c=0&w=1. Rural and urban youth ages 13-18 are eligible to apply. Cost is $100 for tuition plus travel to Juneau. Travel scholarships are available if you need assistance. For more information, go to http://akcenter.org/ayea/.

January 27 (DEADLINE EXTENDED)Comments are due on the proposal to REISSUE an ALASKA MULTI-SECTOR GENERAL PERMIT (MSGP OR PERMIT) for DISCHARGES ASSOCIATED with INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY. The permit authorizes and sets conditions on the discharge of pollutants associated with industrial activity to waters of the United States within the state of Alaska. In order to ensure protection of water quality and human health, the permit describes control measures that must be used to control the types and amounts of pollutants that can be discharged from industrial activities. Permit documents are available at http://dec.alaska.gov/water/wwdp/Noticeofreview.htm. For more information or to submit comments, contact William Ashton at 907-269-6283 or email William.ashton@alaska.gov.

**January 30 (EXTENDED to FEBRURAY 10)WASILLA - Deadline for comments on the DRAFT TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL) for IMPAIRED WATERBODIES – COTTONWOOD CREEK in Wasilla, Alaska for impairment by fecal coliform bacteria. Water quality samples repeatedly demonstrate exceedances of Alaska Water Quality Standards for fecal coliform bacteria in a 7 mile stretch of Cottonwood Creek from the Parks Highway downstream to Surrey Road. A draft TMDL has been developed for the recovery of this water body and is available for public comment. A TMDL is a “pollution budget”

designed to restore the health of an impaired water body and calculates how much pollution a water body can sustain and still meet the Alaska Water Quality Standards, and suggests ways to achieve this goal. The Draft TMDL and Fact Sheet are available at http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/wqsar/index.htm. For more information or to submit comments, contact Laura Eldred, Environmental Program Specialist, at (907) 376-1855 or email laura.eldred@alaska.gov.

January 30KETCHIKAN - Comments are due on the proposal to make IMPROVEMENTS TO BERTH 1 AND BERTH 3 OF THE KETCHIKAN FERRY TERMINAL FACILITY. Construction is projected for 2016. For more information or to submit comments, contact Jill Taylor, Environmental Analyst, at 907- 465-4524 or email jill.taylor@alaska.gov.

January 31PALMER - TRANSFORM YOUR TURF into FOOD PRODUCTION WORKSHOP will be held from 10:30 to Noon at VCRS (Valley Community for Recycling Solutions). Grow your own fresh salads, tasty greens, tender vegetablesDelicious & money-saving--Eat instead of mow! Cost: $18. For more information and to register, go to http://ellenvandevisse.com/classes/?ee=110.

**February 1KODIAK - Comments are due on the preliminary Environmental Assessment for KARLUK LAKE NUTRIENT ENRICHMENT PROPOSAL. The project area covers the Karluk Lake basin, including Thumb and O’Malley Lakes. The Service also released an analysis of impacts to subsistence uses (called an ANILCA 810 Evaluation). Karluk Lake is the largest lake in the Kodiak Archipelago, and its watershed supports all five species of Pacific salmon. It has historically been the largest producer of sockeye salmon on Kodiak Island. From 2008 to 2011, the early run of Karluk Lake sockeye failed to meet the Alaska Department of Fish & Game’s minimum escapement goals. In 2012, Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Association submitted an application for a special use permit to the refuge to fertilize Karluk Lake to increase lake primary productivity. The effort is intended to increase juvenile salmon size and survival, and ultimately adult sockeye salmon harvest. Since 2012 sockeye salmon returns to Karluk Lake have rebounded, exceeding the minimum escapement goal; in 2014, returns exceeded the maximum escapement goal. As required by the National Environmental Policy Act this preliminary Environmental Assessment presents the proposed project, other reasonable alternatives, current conditions and pertinent science, and related environmental consequences of each of the alternatives. In addition to the proposed fertilization, the Service has developed and analyzed three other alternatives for consideration, including a “No Action” alternative (that would maintain current management), an alternative to

stock Karluk Lake with sockeye fry, and an alternative to combine fry stocking and fertilization. The ANILCA 810 Evaluation analyzes the potential for changes in the abundance or availability of subsistence resources as a result of each of the alternatives. Copy of the preliminary Environmental Assessment is available at: http://www.fws.gov/nwrs/threecolumn.aspx?id=2147562300 for more information, contact Anne Marie LaRosa, Kodiak Refuge Manager, at 907-487-2600 or email annemarie_larosa@fws.gov. Submit comments, to Pete Wikoff at fw7_kodiak_planning@fws.gov

**February 6HAINES – Comments are due regarding the preliminary written finding for the BABY BROWN COMMERCIAL TIMBER SALE, located in the South side of the Klehini River Valley between Porcupine and Jarvis Creeks 37 miles Northwest of Haines. Access to the sale area is provided by the Steel Bridge on the Haines Highway at 26 mile and then the Porcupine Road to the sale area. The units vary in size and encompass a total of 1,000 acres. This volume will be sold as one large sale under AS 38.05.120 or as a series of smaller sales for commercial use. The sale(s) will be sold by competitive sealed bid. This decision will set out the facts and applicable policies upon which the Director bases his determination that the proposed timber sale will or will not best serve the interest of the State. Copies of the preliminary decision are available at http://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/Attachment.aspx?id=98120. For more information or to submit comments, contact Roy Josephson at 907-766-2120 or email roy.josehpson@alaska.gov.

EVENTS & MEETINGS in ANCHORAGE, EAGLE RIVER & GIRDWOOD

January 22 & 23PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND REGIONAL CITIZEN’S ADVISORY COUNCIL will meet at the Millennium Hotel from 8:30am to 5pm on Thursday and from 8:30am to 12:30 on Friday. Council board meetings are open to the public, except for executive sessions. An opportunity for public comments is provided at the beginning of each meeting. The councils’ board meetings are recorded and may be disseminated to the public by the council or by the news media. The agenda is available at http://www.pwsrcac.org/wp-content/uploads/filebase/board_meetings/2015-01-22_board_meeting%282%29/1-0%20Draft%20Agenda%20for%20the%20January%2022-23,%202015%20Board%20Meeting.pdf

**January 27FREE FACILITATION LEARNING OPPORTUNITY will be offered by BILL HALL from 7 to 8:30pm in the Public Conference Room at the Loussac Library. Learn

about a dialogue, deliberation, and action for change. Learn about the three elements for creating a safe space for dialogue. Learn about the three Ts of facilitation. Learn about facilitation techniques and practices. Space is limited. Please RSVP to Bill Hall at: clarityak@gmail.com or call 748-3216.

**January 28WHAT’S a FISCAL CRUNCH? WHY SHOULD WE CARE? WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT? is the first Doing Democracy Dialogue of the New Year to be held from 6 to 8pm in the Ann Stevens Room, Loussac Library. “Doing Democracy” is a program in civic dialogue made possible by Let’s Talk Anchorage, Alaska Common Ground and the Anchorage Library. For more information please visit our website at www.akcommonground.org or contact infor@akcommonground.org. **January 29HELP AYEA TEENS FLY” PARTY will be held from 5:30 to 7pm at 1029 West 16th Avenue, near New Sagaya downtown. The goal is to raise enough airline miles, companion fare coupons and dollars to provide at least 20 travel scholarships for teens to fly to Juneau for the Civics & Conservation Summit this year. The Civics Summit is a life-changing training that brings together 20 Alaskan teens to understand the legislative process, to study current legislation, and to advocate for critical issues facing Alaska. Last year the civics summit brought teens together from Kodiak, Seward, Anchorage, Glennallen, Palmer, Cordova, Arctic Village, Dillingham, and Craig! For more information, contact Megan McBride, Director of Youth Engagement, at 274-3632 or email megan@akcenter.org.

**January 29LAKE HOOD SEAPLANE BASE MASTER PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #1 will be held from 5:30 to 7:30pm with a presentation at 6, in the Millennium Alaskan Hotel Redington Room, 4800 Spenard Road. The first public open house will serve to introduce the public and stakeholders to the Lake Hood Master Plan process, discuss public involvement efforts, and receive public input on Master Plan issues. This meeting will be broadcast live online. For more information or to join the online broadcasts go to www.lhdmasterplan.com.

**February 2The following cases will be heard at the PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION beginning at 6:30pm in the Assembly Chambers, Loussac Library.

**CASE: 2014-0211 - An ordinance amending Title 21 to PROHIBIT IMPLEMENTATION of the CHUGACH STATE PARK ACCESS PLAN THROUGH the LAND USE PERMIT PROCESS and TO ADDRESS PARK

ACCESS DEDICATION SEPARATELY from trail dedication. Petitioner: Municipality of Anchorage

**CASE: 2014-0210 - An amendment to "old" Title 21 to PROVIDE for IMPLEMENTATION of the CHUGACH PARK ACCESS PLAN

**February 3The ANCHORAGE FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will meet at 6:30pm at the King Career Center, 2650 E Northern Lights Blvd, at 6:30 pm in order to prepare comment on BOG, discuss Federal Subsistence proposals and prepare comments on any BOF statewide shellfish & supplemental proposals. For more information contact Joel Doner at 345-7262. 

MEETINGS & EVENTS OUT OF ANCHORAGE

January 22, 26, 27, 28, February 9 & 11 (January 29 DIAL-IN TELECONFERENCE Noon to 2pm, 1-888-957-9843. Passcode: 6859267 Public hearings will be held in the following locations on the NATIONAL PARK SERVICE COMPENDIUMS, INCLUDING TEMPORARY WILDLIFE HUNTING RESTRICTIONS:

January 22 – DENALI NATIONAL PARK from 5 to 7pm at the Murie Science & Learning Center on the DENALI NATIONAL PRESERVE

January 26 – NOME from 6 to 7:30pm 214 Front Street, Beringia Room on the BERING LAND BRIDGE NATIONAL PRESERVE

January 26 – BETTLES from 5:30 to 7pm at the Bettles Ranger Station on the GATES OF THE ARCTIC NATIONAL PRESERVE

January 27 – COPPER CENTER from 4 to 6pm at the Wrangell-St. Elias Headquarters Administrative Building on the WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS NATIONAL PRESERVE

January 28 – PORT ALWORTH from 6 to 7:30pm at the NPS Visitor Center on the LAKE CLARK NATIONAL PRESERVE

February 9 – NAKNEK from 7 to 9pm in the Naknek Native Village Council Building (Dolly's Hall) on THE KATMAI NATIONAL PRESERVE & ANIAKCHAK NATIONAL PRESERVE

February 11 – KOTZEBUE – from 6 to 7:30pm at the NPS Heritage Center on the NOATAK NATIONAL PRESERVEA compendium, one for each NPS area in Alaska, is a compilation of all designations, closures and restrictions adopted under the discretionary authority within the regulations covering national parks. This regulatory tool helps manage Alaska's national park areas for the public’s enjoyment, use and protection. Only a handful of changes are proposed in this year’s compendiums. These include: A prohibition on the use or possession of domestic goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas or related animals, which are sometimes used for

packing or as pets. Wildlife biologists have found there is a significant risk of disease transmission from these domestic species to Alaska’s Dall’s Sheep, mountain goat and other ungulate populations. A prohibition on the use of bicycles in the Valley of 10,000 Smokes in Katmai National Park due to the potential damage of sensitive soils that are home to cyanobacteria, lichens and mosses. Several national preserves are incorporating temporary wildlife sport hunting restrictions into their compendiums. These are generally identical to provisions in earlier compendiums. These are generally identical to provisions in earlier compendiums. Each park's proposed 2015 compendium is available at http://www.nps.gov/akso/management/proposed_compendiums.cfm. Copies are also available at park offices around the state. NPS units which are proposing restrictions on sport hunting in national preserves will also hold open houses on a wide range of topics; incorporated into those meetings will be a public hearing where participants can comment on the proposed sport hunting restrictions.

January 22WASILLA - WASILLA SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS will meet at 9:30 at 5751 E. Mayflower Court. Agenda includes: Reports: ATV/ORV Outreach, Trail & Restoration Plan-Pilot Project-McRoberts Creek/Plumley Maud Trail; project closeout due Dec 31; FWS Projects update: extension request granted thru 2015; ATV/ORV; AK Trails Conf. – April 23-25, Menard Center; Trees have been ordered for the annual Arbor Day tree sale. 2015Capital Project Requests: ATV/Salmon Stream Crossing Construction; Fall/Winter Conservation Series; Lake Lucille Park Trails System. For more information, contact Chuck Kaucic at 357-4511.

January 22JUNEAU – ALASKA’S FISCAL CHALLENGE will be presented by GUNNAR KNAPP and CLIFF GROH at the Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club, Prospector Hotel, from 7 to-8am.

January 22HAINES - The UPPER LYNN CANAL FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold a public meeting in the City Council Chambers at 6pm. Agenda items include: Allow F&G personnel from multiple departments share information about what they have been doing, All F&G personnel to share data about harvests of both fish and game in the area, Share any concerns the AC might have related to issues in our area. For further information contact Frances Leach at 907.465.4046 or email frances.leach@alaska.gov.

**January 25FAIRBANKS - ARCTIC CURRENTS: A YEAR in the LIFE of the BOWHEAD WHALE, a new animated film produced by the University of Alaska Museum of the

North will be shown at 2pm at the Noel Wien Library. The film explores the annual migration of bowhead whales across the Bering, Chukchi and Beaufort seas. The film also will be available for high definition download and as a DVD. The film investigates bowhead whale taxonomy, physiology, diet, behaviors and movement through subarctic and arctic waters. It also describes ongoing tagging and aerial observation programs and the extensive body of traditional knowledge of indigenous whaling peoples. It is created entirely from original artwork, computer animation and recorded sounds produced by the museum’s digital media team. For more information, contact Roger Topp, UAMN head of production, at 907-474-6985 or via email at rmtopp@alaska.edu; or Steve Okkonen, UAF oceanographer, at 907-283-3234 or via email at okkonen@alaska.net

January 26COPPER BASIN FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will meet at the Glennallen High School Library at 5:30pm. The purpose of this meeting will be for elections and also to discuss recommendations to the game proposals related to our area that will be brought up at the February 13 Game Board meeting (Central/SW Region). The public is welcome to attend. For more information contact Chuck McMahan at 822-3553.

**January 26 – 28BARROW - NORTH SLOPE SCIENCE INITIATIVE SCIENCE TECHNICAL ADVISORY PANEL will meet at the Inupiat Heritage Center, 5421 North Star Blvd. The meetings will begin at 1pm on Monday and at 9am on Tuesday and Wednesday, with public comment scheduled for 3 to 4pm on Tuesday. The NSSI is an intergovernmental effort to increase collaboration on the science needed to make informed decisions related to development and environmental change on Alaska’s North Slope and its adjacent seas. The STAP provides advice and recommendations to NSSI on information priorities. The meeting agenda will include discussions of the North Slope Scenarios Project and a long-term monitoring strategy for the North Slope. For additional information contact Dennis Lassuy at (907) 271-3212.

**January 27 (TELECONFERENCE MEETING)KOYUKUK - The KOYUKUK RIVER FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold a public meeting via teleconference at 1:30pm. Agenda items will include: Discussion of Dall Sheep Proposals before the Board of Game. For more information, contact Nissa Pilcher at 907-459-7263 or email nissa.pilcher@alaska.gov.

January 27The COPPER RIVER/PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold an election meeting at 7 pm in the PWS Aquaculture Corporation’s board room, 6148 Nielson Way. Also on the agenda will be preparing

comments on BOG proposals and officer elections. For more information contact Tom Carpenter at 424-3101. For more information contact Tom Carpenter at 424-3101.

January 27HEALY - The Middle NENANA RIVER FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold a public meeting and election in the Tri Valley School at 6:30pm. Agenda items include; Election of Healy, Ferry, and an Undesignated Seat; Discussion of Central/Southcentral Region Proposals before the Board of Game, this will include Interior Region Reauthorization Proposals as well as previously tabled Dall Sheep Proposals. For further information contact Nissa Pilcher at 907-459-7263 or email Nissa.pilcher@alaska.gov.

January 26 - 28BARROW - The NORTH SLOPE SCIENCE INITIATIVE (NSSI) SCIENCE TECHNICAL ADVISORY PANEL (STAP) will at the Inupiat Heritage Center, 5421 North Star Blvd. The meetings will begin at 1pm on January 26 and at 9am January 27 and 28, with public comment scheduled for 3 to 4pm on Tuesday, January 27. The NSSI is an intergovernmental effort to increase collaboration on the science needed to make informed decisions related to development and environmental change on Alaska’s North Slope and its adjacent seas. The STAP provides advice and recommendations to NSSI on information priorities. The meeting agenda will include discussions of the North Slope Scenarios Project and a long-term monitoring strategy for the North Slope. For additional information contact Dennis Lassuy at (907) 271-3212.

**January 28DELTA JUNCTION - The DELTA FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold a public meeting in the Delta City Hall at 6:30pm. Agenda items include: Officer Elections, Delta ADFG Biologists Reports’ Update on BOG Proposed Cycle Change Introduction; Short Q&A with New Small Game Biologist in Fairbanks; Cameron Carroll, ADFG; rouse Bag Limits; DM795; Purple Heart Hunt Update- Richard Barth; and BOG proposals – Proposal 194. For more information, contact Nissa Pilcher at 907-459-7263 or email nissa.pilcher@alaska.gov.

**January 28KENAI - The KENAI/SOLDOTNA FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will meet at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture building on K-Beach Road at 630pm. Agenda includes discussion of the upcoming BOG and BOF proposals. For more information contact Mike Crawford at 252-2919.

January 28

PALMER - The MAT VALLEY FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will meet 7 pm at the MTA building. Agenda will include preparing comments on the Board of Game proposals that were not completed at the January 21st meeting, if any; and prepare comments on Southcentral Region proposals, including 148. For more information contact Jehnifer Ehmann at jehnifer.ehmann@gmail.com.

January 28TYONEK - The TYONEK FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will meet at 2:30pm at the Tribal Center. Agenda will include discussion of the TTCD’s watershed plan, prepare comments on BOG proposals, Tyonek AC, open discussion on invasive species control/Pike action plan, commercial and subsistence fishery resource protection and preservation actions and discussion on impacts of open access hooligan fishery on Cook Inlet Beluga whales, discussion of future meeting schedule, discussion on future buyer markets for commercial fishing interests and CO-OP ideas for the 2015 salmon season. For more information contact Alex Pfoff at 281-732-3805.

January 28KOTZEBUE - Open house will be held from 4 to 7pm in the Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly Chambers to discuss the KOTZEBUE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE. Background on the project can be found at http://dot.alaska.gov/nreg/kotzebuemp/. This project builds on the 2008 Airport Relocation Feasibility Study to identify improvements to the existing airport and focuses on evaluating the use, role and impact of the Kotzebue Airport in supporting aviation and the local economy. Public input is critical for the success of this project. As a user of the airport, please share your local knowledge with us and help make the new master plan responsive to the needs of the community. Refreshments will be provided. For more information or to submit a comment contact:Anne Brooks, P.E., Public Involvement Specialist, at 1-866-535-1877 (Toll free) or email comments.brooksalaska@gmail.com.

January 29ANAKTUVUK PASS - The ALASKA LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) PROJECT TEAM will host a community open house at the Community Center from Noon to 2pm. Members of the Alaska LNG Team will be available to discuss the project. Representatives from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will also be in attendance. Please join us any time between Noon and 2pm. Refreshments will be provided. For information, call (855) 550-5445 or go to www.ak-lng.com.

January 29CRAIG - The CRAIG FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold a public meeting in the Craig City Council Chambers at 7 pm. Agenda items include: Discussion

of Board of Fisheries Proposals. For further information contact Nissa Pilcher. 907.459.7263 nissa.pilcher@alaska.gov.

**February 4FAIRBANKS - POLAR ADVENTURES: THE VOYAGES of the RESEARCH VESSEL SIKULIAQ will be presented by MICHAEL CASTELLINI, Associate Dean of UAF Graduate School in the Westmark Hotel Gold Room at 7pm. He will share stories of the adventures of building, launching and now supporting the newest ship in the United States research fleet, the R/V Sikuliaq. The Sikuliaq is the only ice-capable ship in the fleet, and was built especially to operate in polar seas and the ice regions surrounding them. The ship is owned by the National Science Foundation, and UAF is the operator for its global missions, from Nome, to Iceland, to the Antarctic. February 4JUNEAU - ECOLOGY OF MOOSE IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA will be presented at 7pm in the Thunder Mountain High School Library by KEVIN WHITE, ADF&G Wildlife Research Biologist. Kevin has done extensive field research in Gustavus and Berners Bay. Folks who attended his presentation last season on mountain goats in Southeast will recall that Kevin gives interesting talks with pictures that are very informative. Wildlife Wednesday: an educational offering by the Southeast Chapter of Alaska Wildlife Alliance. For more information, contact Patricia Wherry at wherry.patricia@gmail.com.

**February 5BARROW - The NORTH SLOPE FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold a public meeting in the North Slope Borough Management Conference Room at 9am. For more information, contact For further information contact Carmen Daggett. Carmen Daggett at 907-442-1717 or email carmen.daggett@alaska.gov.

ITEMS of INTEREST

**MANAGEMENT PLAN for the LOWER INNOKO/YUKON RIVER WOOD BISON in WEST-CENTRAL ALASKA has been released and is available at http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static-f/species/speciesinfo/woodbison/pdfs/management_plan_lower_innoko_yukon_wood_bison.pdf.

**To see GOVERNOR WALKER’S TRANSITION REPORT, go to http://gov.alaska.gov/Walker/transition-2014.html

**To see a listing of the GOOD EARTH GARDEN SCHOOL’S COURSES FOR 2015, go to http://www.goodearthgardenschool.com/ .  2015 AOOS (ALASKA OCEAN & OBSERVING SYSTEM) USER SURVEY is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AOOS_Stakeholder_Survey. AOOS is drafting its cyclical 5-year proposal to NOAA for base funding to support ocean observing activities in Alaska. As part of the process, we would like to assess whether current AOOS resources are meeting user needs, and seek input on new ideas for projects and tools that AOOS could pursue. This voluntary survey should take 10-15 minutes.Based on public comment on the Eastern Interior Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Draft Environmental Impact Statement, the BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM) is CONSIDERING CHANGING the BOUNDARY of the PROPOSED FORTYMILE AREA of CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (ACEC) and DESIGNATING a NEW ACEC on the MOSQUITO FLATS, ALSO in the FORTYMILE REGION. The proposed Mosquito Flats ACEC (30,000 acres) provides unique wetland and aquatic habitats and supports a variety of wildlife species. Mosquito Flats is an important moose calving area and summer habitat for the regional moose population. The area also supports short-eared owls and nesting trumpeter swans. The proposed ACEC would be recommended to be closed to new mineral entry and leasing. Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) would be limited by season with no summer use allowed except by permit. The Fortymile ACEC (685,000 acres) boundary presented in the Alternatives of the draft RMP/EIS was reconfigured to improve manageability and maintain effective caribou and Dall sheep habitat and mineral licks. The ACEC would be recommended to be closed to new mineral entry and leasing and to have a limited OHV designation with seasonal limitations on uses within one mile of mineral licks. Comments are due by March 3. For maps and information about the proposed ACECs, visit the Eastern Interior RMP website at www.blm.gov/ak/eirmp or contact the BLM at (907) 474-2340 or (800) 437-7021 (within Alaska).

TED STEVENS ANCHORAGE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ANC) MASTER PLAN UPDATE which will help guide future airport development has been completed and is available at www.ancmasterplan.com/library

The MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE is SEEKING CITIZENS TO SERVE ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Each October, approximately one third (about 150) of the seats on municipal boards and commissions are appointed. Nearly all appointments are made for a three-year term. Throughout the year vacancies occur on many of our boards and commissions. Applications are kept on hand as a resource for those vacancies. You may apply at any time. For more information, go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/Mayor/Boards/Pages/default.aspx

VOLUNTEER and BOARD OPPORTUNITIES

**(CORRECTED EMAIL ADDRESS)ALASKA WOMEN'S ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK, AWEN, is seeking Board Members to jump start the New Year! AWEN's mission is to establish and maintain a statewide network of women dedicated to conserving Alaska's natural heritage through outreach, education and public service. Our vision is to be an organization of women leaders, heading the charge for environmental issues in Alaska. If interested, please submit the following to awenalaska@gmail.com with “Board Member 2015 in the email subject line. Include your Resume; a Brief Statement of Intent/Interest: Why you want to be a board member; and What would you specifically like to contribute to AWEN in the year 2015. The statement of intent/interest and contribution should be no more than one page total.

SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA TROUT UNLIMITED CHAPTER is seeking a WOMEN'S INITIATIVE CHAIR to join the Board of Directors. Our Chapter recruited more than 120 members in 2014 and is looking to build on that success through a new Women's Initiative Chair position. The Women's Initiative Chair will be responsible for engaging female Chapter members and help develop events, opportunities, and an inclusive angling community. The Women's Initiative Chair is also asked to attend monthly Board meetings and Chapter events. If interested please contact the Chapter Board at alaskatuchapter@gmail.com.

PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND RESOURCE ADVISORY COUNCIL (RAC) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS to ADVISE the FOREST SERVICE on PROJECTS THAT PROTECT AND ENHANCE the OUTSTANDING NATURAL RESOURCES of YOUR NATIONAL FOREST AND SURROUNDING AREA. The Prince William Sound RAC will work collaboratively to advise the Forest on projects funded by the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act. There are 8 positions that need to be filled. Individuals who live in the Prince William Sound area (Cordova, Valdez, Tatitlek, Chenega, and Whittier) and are interested in serving on the Prince William Sound RAC can pick up an application at the Cordova Ranger District office at 612 2nd Street or call 907 424-7661 to have one mailed. Contact Nancy O’Brien or Robert Skorkowsky at 424-7661 for more information.

CLINIC AND OFFICE VOLUNTEERS WANTED for the BIRD TREATMENT AND LEARNING CENTER (BIRD TLC) are needed. Clinic volunteers provide rehabilitation and care for sick and injured birds, from chickadees to bald eagles. Office volunteers will be involved in a variety of activities, including helping with intake procedures, answering phones, preparing mailings, word processing, database entry, etc.

If you’re interested, please email office@birdtlc.net or call us at 907-562-4852. We look forward to working with you. BOARD MEMBERS WANTED for the BIRD TREATMENT AND LEARNING CENTER (BIRD TLC) whose mission is to present living science education that instills understanding and appreciation for wild birds and their habitats, and to provide primary medical treatment, rehabilitative care, and potential release for sick and injured wild birds. Each year more than 500 wild birds from all over Alaska are treated at the Bird TLC clinic in Anchorage. Our educational presenters provide 250+ programs every year, reaching communities and creating awareness for wild birds and their habitats. For more information, email director@birdtlc.net, call us at 907-562-4852, or visit us at www.birdtlc.net.

APPLICANTS SOUGHT for SUBSISTENCE REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP to fill seats on the 10 Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils. Council membership appointments are typically 3-year terms. There are approximately 35 seats open for appointment among all Councils. 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. Individuals may apply for membership themselves, or an individual or organization may nominate someone for Council membership. The Federal Subsistence Board is accepting applications through January 23, 2015.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 www.doi.gov/subsistence/index.cfm. For more information, contact Carl Johnson at the Office of Subsistence Management at (800) 478-1456 or (907) 786-3676.

INTERNSHIPS

The NATURE CONSERVANCY’S SOUTHWEST ALASKA SUSTAINABLE SALMON COMMUNITIES – GLOBE INTERN position for summer 2015 has been posted and is ready for applicants! The Nature Conservancy has been working on a wide variety of scientific studies, compiling local and traditional knowledge, and partnering with the Bristol Bay Heritage Land Trust in Southwest (SW) Alaska for many years. We plan to hire a SW Alaska Field Representative, from SW Alaska, in spring 2015 and to locate that position in Dillingham. We are also recruiting for a GLOBE (Growing Leaders on Behalf of the Environment) intern to work with that Field Representative during summer 2015. The intern’s position will start with a week of orientation with other GLOBE interns hired by TNC for positions around the nation, and then the intern

will have several days in our Anchorage office, to meet staff and become familiar with TNC’s work in Alaska, before being stationed in Dillingham where he or she will be supervised by the Field Representative. The intern will assist the SW Field Representative, in implementing and overseeing stakeholder and leadership analyses, and in finding and establishing connections with local stakeholder groups, local leaders, and emerging leaders, in order to promote salmon conservation and sustainable local economies in support of the 2011 Bristol Bay Regional Vision. The desired GLOBE intern should be a recent college graduate, graduate student, or expecting to graduate this year who is familiar with subsistence lifestyles, rural Alaska villages, and Alaska land management policies. The job posting is available by entering the words “Southwest Alaska” in the “Basic Job Search” box and clicking “search” on https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?SiteId=1 where it will then enter ID #42588 or Southwest Alaska Sustainable Salmon Communities – GLOBE Intern”; the position opened closes January 23 at 11:59 pm Eastern time.

The ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER has begun RECRUITMENT FOR THEIR 2015 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS. This program is for college students or graduates who are interested in gaining an educational experience in a world-class marine facility. ASLC internships offer a well-rounded, educational experience in a variety of areas within the Center. Depending on the type of internship, duties may include assisting aquarium, avian or marine mammal staff with animal husbandry tasks; helping with marine-related research projects as support in our education department. Interns will be required to participate in a variety of areas and all interns are required to participate to some extent in the interpretive aspects of our operation. Interns will not be permitted to participate in ASLC activities on vessels unless specified in the internship. For more information and a listing of internship opportunities, go to http://www.alaskasealife.org/New/about-ASLC/index.php?page=internship-program.php. To apply, go to http://alaskasealifecenter.gatherdocs.com/.

February 13 is the DEADLINE FOR APPLYING for the ALASKA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION’S TED SMITH CONSERVATION INTERN PROGRAM that connects young adults to summer internships with conservation organizations across the state. Conservation Intern Program participants dedicate their summers to gaining invaluable skills through hands-on learning, developing relationships with leading conservationists in Alaska, exploring a conservation career path, and building relationships with cohort of other Conservation Interns. The program is specifically targeted toward students who plan a career path in conservation and are willing to make a long-term commitment to preserving and protecting the pristine environment and diverse cultures of Alaska. Internships run for 12 weeks, from June thru August and undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent grads are encouraged to

apply. Participating conservation organizations for summer 2015 include: Grassroots Organizer - Alaska Center for the Environment, Anchorage; Environmental and Community Health Researcher/ Advocate - Alaska Community Action on Toxics, Anchorage; Fisheries Conservation Intern - Alaska Marine Conservation Council, Anchorage; MineWatch Coordinator - Castle Mountain Coalition, Palmer; Naturalists Intern - Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, Homer; Wild Salmon and Climate Change Intern - Cook Inletkeeper, Homer; Outdoor Youth Educator - Discovery Southeast, Juneau; Stream Watch Intern - Kenai Watershed Forum, Soldotna; No Road to Ambler Campaign Intern - Northern Alaska Environmental Center, Fairbanks; and Clean Water Storyteller - Southeast Alaska Conservation Council, Juneau. For more information about the application process, contact Anne Remick at aremick@alaskaconservation.org or call 907-276-1917. For more information about the ACF Intern Program, go to http://alaskaconservation.org/internships/.

STREAM WATCH INTERN for the KENAI WATERSHED FORUM located in Soldotna. The position will encompass a large portion of the Kenai Peninsula including Kenai, Soldotna, Sterling, Kasilof and Cooper Landing. Description and Goals of Assignment: The internship provides an opportunity to learn about ecological restoration efforts while facilitating environmental education on the Kenai Peninsula through the Stream Watch program. Stream Watch was founded in 1994 and continues to be an important river protection presence on local waters. Through peer-to-peer education Stream Watch volunteers are trained to share information on Leave No Trace, fishing regulations, bear safety and river protection at popular Kenai Peninsula fishing sites. The Intern have the opportunity to develop and implement river protection projects via volunteers as well as train, engage and support volunteers while educating the public and enjoying the scenic beauty of the Kenai Peninsula. This position will spend approximately 65% of the time in the field with most of that time working directly with the public. The main goal of this position is to increase public knowledge on river protection issues on the Kenai Peninsula. The Stream Watch Intern will focus on education, outreach and on-the-ground salmon habitat protection projects on the Kenai, Kasilof and Russian Rivers from May/June through August/September. Intern Responsibilities: Provide effective on-river education to the general public to increase awareness of salmon habitat, site-specific rules and regulations and Leave No Trace principles (45%); Assist with the recruitment, training and support of education volunteers to increase program breadth and effectiveness across designated Kenai Peninsula sites (35%); Assist with the development and implementation of volunteer based river protection projects in conjunction with land managers and supervisory staff (20%); Other duties as assigned. Intern Qualifications: Background and/or strong interest in environmental education (formal or informal), restoration ecology or natural resource interpretation in an outdoor setting. Comfortable being outside in bear country for multiple hours in varied weather and terrain Strong interest and ability to effectively

work directly with the general public Excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills; Willingness to learn about the program and study/work; Willingness and flexibility to work weekends and evenings; Compliance with KWF, program and partner policies and procedures; Must be able to work outdoors and walk/hike up to 2 miles and have the physical skills necessary to perform restoration activities involving some lifting (50lbs), bending, digging, working with tools, etc.; Experience in environmental education, volunteer management, customer service and/or natural resource/ cultural interpretation a plus. For more information on the Stream Watch program, visit www.kenaiwatershed.org or find us on Facebook! To review eligibility requirements and/or start your application, visit www.alaskaconservation.org or call 907.276.1917 today.

SUMMER EDUCATION INTERN with ALASKA GEOGRAPHIC at the MURIE SCIENCE and LEARNING CENTER in DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE. Alaska Geographic partners with the National Park Service to offer education programs and visitor services through the Murie Science and Learning Center. We are seeking someone interested in an entry level position as an environmental and science educator at the Murie Science and Learning Center for the summer 2015 Season. Interns are involved in educational programs, administrative duties, front desk operations, and program logistics for multi-day seminars. Internship includes room & board and a weekly stipend. The season begins late April/early May and ends early September. Application deadline is January 31. For more information visit http://www.alaskageographic.org/category/24/employment

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** OPERATIONS COORDINATOR for THE NATURE CONSERVANCY for a full-TIME position based in Anchorage who is a highly motivated and competent administrator and problem solver. Solid IT support and troubleshooting skills are a must for this position, as well as experience managing multiple projects, having a positive and helpful attitude and excellent attention to detail. Major responsibilities include running all administrative aspects of the field office in downtown Anchorage, managing the TNC-owned building and providing IT support to the ~10 staff who work out of the Anchorage office. Other important functions of the job include board of trustee and executive administration and support. The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. To view the full job description and to apply, visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job #42790 – Alaska Operations Coordinator. Position closes 8pm AKST (midnight EST) on February 4. Applicants

must apply online and include cover letter with resume. For more information, contact Bridget Paule at bpaule@tnc.org / 865-5705.

**MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR for REAP (Renewable Energy Alaska Project) located in Anchorage. Key Responsibilities: Develop and expand REAP’s organizational membership and corporate support; Develop and expand REAP’s major donor program and other individual giving; Assist with organizational budgeting, grant writing & reporting; Utilize & manage volunteers. Required Skills and Experience: Superb organizational skills; Database management & social media experience; Excellent writing skills; Bachelor’s degree or five years of experience in a relevant field; Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Additional Preferred Skills and Experience: Proficiency in NationBuilder, QuickBooks, WordPress and the Adobe Suite; Grant writing and/or other fundraising experience; Knowledge of Alaska energy institutions and infrastructure; Experience working with non-profits. Compensation: This is a permanent, full time position; salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Includes paid personal leave and holidays and retirement benefits.Application Deadline: February 6. Application Process: Please send cover letter, résumé, writing sample and at least two letters of recommendation to the following address: Renewable Energy Alaska Project, Attn: Lydia Darby, 308 G Street, Suite 225, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 or email in PDF format to: l.darby@realaska.org.

SCIENCE DIRECTOR for the ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER SCIENCE PROGRAM to lead the development and coordination of new research directions at the Center involving Center staff, University scientists and scientists with external affiliations. Education & Experience Requirements: Ph.D. degree in marine biology, zoology, wildlife biology or a related research field. Fifteen years professional research experience in a related field, including project budgeting and management, with ten years at a supervisory level or the equivalent. This is a half-time position; development of an externally funded personal research program could result in a full-time position. ASLC offers a competitive wage (DOE) and benefits package. Open until filled: Reviews to begin February 20. Start Date: Negotiable. To see the complete job description, go to http://www.alaskasealife.org/New/about-ASLC/ScienceDirector.pdf. Send application (downloadable at www.alaskasealife.org), CV and a writing sample intended for a public audience to HR@alaskasealife.org.

ONLINE ORGANIZER for the ALASKA CENTER for the ENVIRONMENT (ACE) and the ALASKA CONSERVATION VOTERS (ACV) to work with Communications and Grassroots Fundraising department staff to mobilize ACE and ACV supporters to grow a grassroots base of activists from across Alaska, increase online fundraising and engage members on statewide campaigns to elect conservation champions, and win on critical environmental issues. This is an excellent opportunity for

creative organizer to be a part of an innovative team that runs aggressive online campaigns to promote environmental policies and candidates - in a fun and supportive environment! Finally, ACV will work to hold elected decision makers accountable for their votes and actions on conservation issues. This work will focus on educating the public about important environmental votes and engaging supporters in election based activities designed to elect pro-conservation candidates at the local, state and federal levels. Education and Experience: Degree or coursework in communications-related field with 6 months related experience. Two years of experience in similar position may be substituted for education. For full position description please check us out at akcenter.org and acvoters.org. To apply please send resume and cover letter along with three references to jobs@akcenter.org with the subject "Online Organizer" in the subject line.

AMERICORPS VISTA for the ALASKA FOOD POLICY COUNCIL to conduct outreach, coalition development, grant writing and fundraising to further the structure and sustainability of the AFPC. This is a one-year position located with the AK Dept. of Health and Social Services in Anchorage. The AFPC VISTA must be passionate about improving the local food system for all Alaskans. This person must be capable and experienced at working independently. This person must demonstrate leadership, relationship building, written communication, and public speaking skills. Experience and skills in grant writing and fundraising is critical. Experience working with a non-profit agency a plus. A comfortable familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google, Facebook, and Twitter is needed. Experience in some aspect of the food system (agriculture, fishing, health, hunger, or food industry) would be beneficial. Alaska offers many exciting adventures for outdoor enthusiasts (or those who just appreciate nature’s beauty!) In Anchorage you’ll find all the typical big city amenities with easy access to the wilderness. Benefits include: Monthly living allowance ($1,222), relocation costs ($0.34/mile up to $1000) and settling in allowance ($550), health benefits, child care assistance, training, and an Education Award ($5,730). For more information and to apply for this position, visit: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=53164&fromSearch=true.

 AMERICORPS VISTA for THE ALASKA FARMERS’ MARKET-QUEST CARD PROGRAM (AFMQP) to provide funding and assistance to farmers’ markets and farm stands to help them accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards. This VISTA position will serve as the AFMQP Coordinator and work to further develop the structure and sustainability of the program. This is a one-year position located with the State of Alaska Division of Agriculture in Palmer, Alaska. The AFMQP VISTA must be passionate about improving the local food system for the benefit of all Alaskans. This person must be capable and experienced at working independently. This person should be comfortable talking to groups and

individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, including farmers, SNAP clients, non-profit agencies and policy-makers. Good writing and communication skills are important. Any agricultural experience is a plus! Alaska offers many exciting adventures for outdoor enthusiasts (or those who just appreciate nature’s beauty!) Palmer is located in the heart of Alaska’s agricultural scene and is a short 40 minute drive from Anchorage, where you’ll find all the typical big city amenities. Benefits include: Monthly living allowance ($1,222), relocation costs ($0.34/mile up to $1000) and settling in allowance ($550), health benefits, child care assistance, training, and an Education Award ($5,730). For more information and to apply for this position, visit: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=53159&fromSearch=true.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (GS-1035-13/14) for the DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT. Salary Range: 91,167.00 to $140,051.00 / Per Year. The Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) works to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.bsee.gov/ the incumbent works as a Public Affairs lead for the BSEE Alaska Region located in Anchorage. The incumbent actively engages in public affairs, constituent affairs, and media relations efforts of BSEE programs at the international, national, and regional level under the direction of the BSEE Chief, OPA and in close coordination with the BSEE Alaska region Director. Application deadline is January 28. For full job description, go to https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/390950300.

SUMMER PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS for the NORTHERN SUSITNA INSTITUTE (NSI), a non-profit organization providing hands-on learning to students of all ages, in Talkeetna. NSI is seeking experienced instructors for a diverse summer of programming, to include day camp and overnight camping for youth, seminars for adults, and public events. Responsibilities: Deliver hands-on education, emphasizing the unique qualities of the Northern Susitna Valley. SPIs will coordinate and deliver programs for youth ages 5-18 (day camps and overnight camping), to include an environmental education track and an art track. SPIs will also assist NSI staff to develop, coordinate, and deliver programs for adult learners and/or host public events, to include a lecture series and a cardboard boat regatta. This position is ideal for a candidate seeking leadership/management experience while instructing. 30-40 hours per week. Qualifications: A strong interest in experiential, outdoor, place-based, and/or environmental education, with demonstrated experience teaching youth in formal and/or non-formal settings. Demonstrated leadership skills, with an ability to work both independently and as a team. Strong communication, strong public speaking skills, positive attitude, and an ability to adapt well to the needs of a diverse program. Current first aid and CPR certification is required. Successful applicants will be required to pass a

background check. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work irregular hours, and be capable of outdoor activities with respect to Alaska’s unique climate and wildlife. Bachelor’s degree and/or experience instructing youth in a group setting preferred. Applicants that are 21 years or older are preferred. Compensation: $300-$400 per week, DOE. Housing provided. Employment dates are somewhat flexible, but a commitment from June 8 through August 8, 2015 is required. To Apply: Applications due by February 2. Send resume and cover letter to: Betsy Smith Northern Susitna Institute, PO Box 46, Talkeetna AK 99676 or email betsy@northernsusitnainstitute.org.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR for the ALASKA OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM (AOOS). This is a full-time position is based in Anchorage and involves working with the AOOS Executive Director and a small staff based in Anchorage as well as the statewide AOOS Board to manage ongoing programs and planning efforts. The Operations Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of a program that spans the entire ocean/coast of Alaska and is funded at approximately $3 million a year. We have ongoing or anticipated partnerships with Russia and Canada. AOOS is a regional network representing a consortium of federal, state and local agencies, research organizations, and private industry committed to tracking, predicting, and adapting to changes in Alaska’s coastal and ocean environment. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include primary administrative management and oversight of all AOOS grants, programs and sub awards, as well as overall operational oversight of all AOOS ocean observing assets and activities. The Director will serve on behalf of the Executive Director as needed and assist in all aspects of developing the AOOS program, including working with the AOOS Data Management team, scientists and technical staff, and the national and other regional ocean observing programs. The Director may work with the AOOS Board and its committees at the direction of the Executive Director. The Director will supervise the program managers, coordinators and interns. Required Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Minimum two years supervisory experience; Minimum of five years relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibilities, especially relating to program management and operational ocean research and monitoring; Experience working with scientists and technical experts as well as in communicating with board members, citizen groups and the general public; and Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear, effective manner for a general audience. Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package through the Alaska SeaLife Center, the AOOS fiscal sponsor. Travel: There will be some travel associated with this position (up to 2 or 3 trips per month of 2-3 days) both within and outside Alaska. To apply: Please submit letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to Cindy L. Ecklund at cindye@alaskasealife.org by January 26. If selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide 3 writing samples demonstrating your writing

skills (not scientific journal articles). For more information, see www.aoos.org, www.ioosassociation.org, and www.ioos.noaa.gov.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR for the ALASKA OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM (AOOS). This full-time position is based in Anchorage and works with the AOOS Executive Director and staff, the AOOS Data Management team, and partners and stakeholders to develop and implement the AOOS vision and program. Responsibilities: Assisting in all aspects of the AOOS program including: Working with existing observing activities and programs; Supporting existing and new partnerships related to coastal hazards, navigation safety, and climate change and ecosystem impacts; Organizing workshops, facilitating working groups and writing proposals; Giving public presentations and representing the AOOS program in public forums; Maintaining AOOS outreach activities including the AOOS website and Facebook page. Required Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in science or environmental field. Minimum two years relevant experience; Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, including ease in communicating complex concepts in a clear, effective manner for a general audience; Proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. High level of internet and email competency. Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package through the Alaska SeaLife Center, the AOOS fiscal sponsor. Travel: There will be some travel in Alaska and in the United States associated with this position (2 weeks/year). To apply: Please submit letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to Cindy L. Ecklund, Human Resources Director at cindye@alaskasealife.org by January 26. If selected for an interview, you will be asked to submit writing samples. For more information, see www.aoos.org, www.ioosassociation.org, and www.ioos.noaa.gov.

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT for AUDUBON ALASKA to be responsible for the oversight, planning, and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program that secures significant financial resources from individuals, foundations, and corporations to support Alaska's conservation goals. S/He will work with the Executive Director to fulfill other key functions, including budgeting, strategic planning, recruiting new staff members, enhancing board functions, advising on board recruitment, and other activities related to organizational readiness and effectiveness. We are looking for someone who has an entrepreneurial spirit and has had success building or enlarging fundraising programs. Must have the ability to work independently and to set and achieve benchmarks, as well as having excellent organizational and communication skills. The position is full-time with benefits, located in Anchorage, and the salary is competitive. Audubon is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. A full job description is available at https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/2247/director-of-development/job?

mode=view&mobile=false&width=900&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false . For more information, Robyn Langlie at rlanglie@audubon.org.

SUMMER SCIENCE EDUCATOR with ALASKA GEOGRAPHIC at the MURIE SCIENCE AND LEARNING CENTER in DENALI NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE. Alaska Geographic partners with the National Park Service to offer education programs and visitor services through the Murie Science and Learning Center. We are seeking highly qualified educators and naturalists for a summer of learning, exploration, sharing and fun. The primary responsibility of instructional staff will be the delivery of informative and engaging science-based programs that will leave visitors with a lasting connection to Denali and an appreciation of scientific research in the wilderness. Pay rate dependent upon experience, starting at $20 per hour; some housing is available. The season begins late April/early May and ends early September. Application deadline is January 31. For more information, go to http://www.alaskageographic.org/category/24/employment

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