2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS The Alaska Forum 1 General Information on the Environment Mission: 3 People Behind the Scenes “Alaskans working together to promote a clean, healthy environment through commu- 4 Special Thanks nication and education.” The Alaska Forum and our 6 Agenda at a Glance programs or projects will not take political or advocacy positions. 12 Detailed Agenda - Monday Febuary 9th The Alaska Forum works to promote a more 18 Detailed Agenda - Tuesday February 10th productive and efficient relationship between 25 Detailed Agenda - Wednesday February 11th government agencies, businesses, organizations, tribes, and the public by: 33 Detailed Agenda - Thursday February 12th • developing a more common understanding 40 Detailed Agenda - Friday February 13th and educational foundation; 42 Exhibitors and Booth Locations • providing opportunity for the exchange of information and 44 Dena’ina Center 3rd Floor Map experiences; and • understanding the 45 Dena’ina Center 2nd Floor Map diversity of opinions and concerns of others. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER notes GENERAL INFORMATION 1 Our Organization: Our Funding: The Alaska Forum, Inc. was initially formed to support The Alaska Forum on the Environment is a 501(c) the Alaska Forum on the Environment, which cele- (3) nonprofit organization. Approximately 30% of brates its 17th year in 2015. This widely recognized our funding is provided in voluntary contributions event began in 1990 as the Alaska Federal Facility and sponsorships by members and partners. Our Environmental Roundtable; an annual conference leadership partners are organizations that invest both focused on contaminants, hazardous waste cleanup, staff resources and funding in the Alaska Forum on hazardous materials management, pollution preven- the Environment. 20% of our funding is invested by tion, etc., at federal facilities. The Alaska Forum on leading Alaskan industries and businesses. The re- the Environment - The Alaska Forum, Inc. operates maining 60% of event funding is derived directly from as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to support this participants through event registration fees. We limit annual educational event and fulfill our mission to organizational and sponsor contributions to ensure promote a healthy environment through communica- that our funding sources represent the diversity we tion and education. strive to achieve within the Alaska Forum on the Environment. Our Process: The Alaska Forum on the Environment resulting from Our Commitment: the efforts of a diverse group of organizations that The Alaska Forum on the Environment actively solicits serve as our Planning Committee, seeks to provide an partners that can provide constructive input in our open exchange of ideas and information in a respect- team approach. We value the individuals and the ful and courteous atmosphere. The structure of the organizations that work with us in a statewide spirit event allows participants the opportunity to reach a of cooperation to achieve this premier event. We greater understanding of the issues and of each other: believe that we can find positive ways to maximize rural and urban; industry and private; agency and environmental benefits through cooperative approach- public; students and scholars; ...and those who are es, partnerships, and the sharing of information and just plain interested in the environment! The dedicated ideas in a respectful forum. We believe that effec- support of volunteers using a team approach, which tive communication can provide the foundation for is respectful of the diversity of opinions and perspec- Alaska’s environmental community. Our mission is to tives of all Alaskans, creates a successful event. We promote a healthy environment through communica- actively seek agenda input throughout the planning tion and education; and we welcome support from process. While most topics are informational, others those who share in this goal. present more complex issues and challenges facing environmental, corporate, and regulatory agencies in Alaska. We actively work to best address all issues in- cluding those that are complex by structuring sessions 2015 to encourage problem solving and present diverse perspectives and alternative viewpoints. We encour- age the opportunity for an informed and respectful dialogue with all of our presenters. The Alaska Forum on the Environment and other Alaska Forum programs and projects do not take political or advocacy posi- tions. The result is a hugely diverse agenda, with over 130 Breakout Sessions and 6 Keynote Events. Topics and the presenters range from Alaska’s communities to federal, state and tribal government agencies; international organizations and governments; to those specialized in technical science and the environment. If you are interested in helping to shape the agenda of the Alaska Forum on the Environment, please con- tact us: your support is welcome! PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PEOPLE BEHIND THE SCENES 3 Board of Directors Staff Kurt Eilo Lisa Matlock President/Chair: Kurt A. Eilo Alaska Forum Prince William Sound Douglas Mutter Executive Director Regional Citizens’ Emily Ford Advisory Council Officers and Directors: Karen Kroon Alaska Energy Authority Elaine Abraham Deputy Director, Jerome Montague Elder Apprenticeship Program Nancy Fresco, US Air Force Director University of Alaska Larry Bethel Fairbanks Laura K Perry Environmental Lindsey Jolly ConocoPhillips Management Inc. Finance Director Jean Gamache National Park Service Richard Porter, Patricia Cochran Josh Sherwood Knik Tribal Council Alaska Native Science Green Star Santina Gay Commission Program Director US Environmental Stephen Price Protection Agency Alaska Department Kym Dixon Matt Schmitt of Environmental BP Green Star and Bill Heubner, Conservation, Solid Technical Support National Park Service Waste Program Kurt Eilo Alaska Forum Kate McLaughlin Timothy Hoffman Todd Radenbaugh Technical Editor Alaska Department University of Alaska, John Halverson of Environmental Bristol Bay Campus Alaska Department Planning Committee Conservation of Environmental Erika Ammann Rob Rosenfeld Conservation National Oceanic Doug Huntman Rosenfeld Consulting and Atmospheric Alaska Department Services Pat Lavin Administration of Environmental Conservation Barb Schrader, Thomas Manson David Bell US Forest Service ConocoPhillips Air Force Civil Lindsey Jolly Engineer Center Alaska Forum Bob Shirley Vivian Melde Air Force Civil Engineer Steve Brashear Ty Keltner Center Richard Porter ConocoPhillips Alaska Department Knik Tribal Council of Environmental Win Westervelt Meg Burgett Conservation Ch2MHill Alan Quesnel University of Alaska WHPacific Inc. Fairbanks, Cooperative Klaudia Jo Klaudi Sam A Widmer Extension Knik Tribe ConocoPhillips Randy Virgin RockTenn Grace Cochon Sylvia Kreel DeShana York US Deptartment of Department of Natural University of Alaska the Interior Resources Coastal Impact Fairbanks, Cooperative Assistance Program Extension Rebecca Colvin 2015 Alaska Department Karen Kroon, of Environmental Alaska Forum Conservation David Lockard Katie Conway Alaska Energy Authority Alaska Energy Authority Bob Loeffler Therese Deardorff University or Alaska Defense Logistics Agency Anchorage Laurel Devaney, Thomas Manson US Fish & Wildlife Service ConocoPhillips John Duffy Ben Martich University of Alaska Geosyntec Consultants PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 4 SPECIAL THANKS Alaska Conservation Oil Spill Recovery Institute US Department of Agriculture, Foundation Rural Development Prince William Sound Alaska Department of Science Center US Department of the Interior Environmental Conservation Solid Waste Association of US Environmental Protection Alaska Department of North America, Alaska Chapter Agency Natural Resources University of Alaska, US Fish & Wildlife Alaska Natural Resource Anchorage Service & Outdoor Education University of Alaska, US Forest Service BP Bristol Bay Campus US National Ocean and BP Energy Center University of Alaska, Atmospheric Administration Fairbanks EPA Region 10 Tribal US National Park Service Operations Committee University of Washington Knik Tribal Council US Air Force YOUTH SHOE RECYCLING PROJECT Alaska Natural Resource & Cooperative Extension Service Skinny Raven Outdoor Education Emerald Alaska Total Reclaim BP REI US Fish & Wildlife Service ConocoPhillips notes 6 AGENDA AT A GLANCE MONDay FEBRUary 9TH 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM 7:30 AM NOON KEYNOTE EVENT: The Ocean Research Registration is available at the Alaska Forum Project Team Shares 14,000 Miles Of Marine Registration and Service counter. Debris Surveying Keynote Speaker: Matt Rutherford, Nicole Trenholm 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Tikahtnu Ballroom A/B Morning Music - Diana Z Tikahtnu Ballroom A/B 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Assessing Risks Of Oil Spills In Alaska 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Tikahtnu D Oil Spill Recovery Institute Advisory Board Annual Meeting Climate Adaptation At The Local Level: Use Of Plans & K’enakatnu Board Room Zoning To Build Sustainability Tikahtnu E 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM OPENING KEYNOTE EVENT: Federal Agency Tribal Liaisons: Tribal Engagement Vicki Hitzges - Creating Cultures of Encouragement And Consultation Overview Tikahtnu Ballroom A/B Tikahtnu C 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Futures OPEN: Sustainable Agriculture Education In Complexity, Risk Assessment, And Building Alaska’s Interior Sustainability Tubughneq’ #5 Kahtnu #1 Innovative Approaches To Wildlife Interactions At Environmental Impacts & Heath Risk In Yakutat From The Point Thomson Project Former Military Operations: A 3 Part Case Study Kahtnu #2 Tikahtnu