Kachemak Bay Conservation Society Winter 2012

Homer Adventurer Walks Across Spain

The Camino de Santiago is a network of the elderly, the handsome ancient pilgrimage trails that run through- and those who thought they out Europe, based on the tomb of St. were, the cautious, the flirty, James discovered in Galicia in the 9th the generous, the gentle, the century. Pilgrims have walked the Camino assertive, the curious, the for over 1,000 years; today approximately open, the grumpy, hippies, 100,000 people walk it annually. Which- hippie wannabes, introverts, ever of the numerous routes one starts extroverts, runaways, along, all roads lead to the cathedral in professionals, students, Santiago, Spain. stoners, the wealthy, the Homer adventurer Christina Whiting poor, cancer survivors, walked across northern Spain on the those walking in honor of Camino Frances, or the French Route, last loved ones, the scared, the fall. She began her journey in St. Jean Pied brave, the wounded, the de Port, a small city in the French Pyrenees, damaged, the famous, the and ended 40 days and 500 miles later desperate, religious people, in Santiago. Come join the Kachemak atheists, the athletic, couch Christina Whiting, will share her adventure along the Camino Bay Conservation Society at our annual potatoes, Spanish, English, Santiato trail at the KBCS Annual Membership Meeting on Feb- membership meeting to hear the stories Irish, German, Japanese, ruary 29 at Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. The meeting will and see the images from her journey. French, Canadian, French begin at 6:30 pm Stories of joyful surprises encountered Canadian, North American, along the way, from being emotionally South American, Latin American, Native resuscitated by a dog, to being gifted a rare American, African, Italian and the rumor of In This Issue jar of peanut butter, to finding the last box another Alaskan, though I never did meet of Band-Aids in a small, rural village. And, up with him. Walk Across Spain 1 oh, the challenges, from backtracking miles As varied as the terrain and the pil- in rain and mud to feed a cat, to near- grims are, the individual reasons for setting President’s Message 2 homicidal thoughts during the nighttime out are even more so. I was motivated by a snoring frenzy, to being hit on by a “priest”. desire to explore my inner and outer world; Road Easment in KB Park 2 And beautiful pictures of the people, places that is, to move within a country I’d never and paths along the way. been to, to interact with people from differ- Personal Jet Craft 2 The Camino is as varied as those who ent cultures, to walk with all I needed on walk it. In her inimitable style, Christina my back, and to create a physical distance Public Land Purchase 3 tells how: I passed through sleepy rural from my daily life in order to re-evaluate villages, quaint small towns, bustling large my path. Nature has long been a spiritual KB Water Trail 4 cities, along rolling countryside, flat farm- path for me, so this was a wonderful way to Aerial Wolf Kill 5 land, traversing mountainsides, on roads reconnect with my Self. of dirt, sand, gravel, cobblestone, grass, Did I achieve what I set out to? In Beach Clean-up 5 leaves, asphalt and mud, narrow pathways some ways, yes, and in some ways, not and major highways, skirting fields of corn even close. Would I do it again? Absolutely! Jack-up Rig Update 6 and vineyards, pastures of cows, donkeys, From funny to sad moments, the challeng- horses and chickens, coming upon friendly ing times to the joyous, I hope you’ll join Annual Meeting/Elections 7 and not-so-friendly cats and dogs, encoun- me sharing some of the highlights from this tering farmers, hunters, children, families, amazing journey. Become a Member 7

1 DNR Proposes Road Message from the President… Easement in KB State Park Hello all, The Department of Natural Resourc- Though we had high hopes, we could not continue Hal Shepherd’s position as es (DNR) is currently proposing to grant a acting executive director due to financial constraints. Early in 2011 we submitted a road easement through a section of Kache- grant proposal to ACF for a $20,000.00 grant. ACF awarded 6 grants statewide to mak Bay State Park, in the Cottonwood- environmental groups to support organization and administrations; sadly we were Eastland section (on the Homer side of the not one of them. However, ACF did grant us $10,000.00 to produce a white paper bay), to provide access to the 40-acre Shaf- and rule-making petition about Escopeta’s Company (now known as Fury) drilling rig, ford Heights subdivision, which is surround- Spartan 151, to drill for oil and gas in CI (See Spartan 151 Article). Hal worked on the ed on three sides by parklands, below Old project for the duration of the grant, which ended 10-31-11. Hal continues his Director East End Road, near Maria Road. The Preliminary Notice of Director’s position for the Center for Water Advocacy which allows him to focus his passion for Determination regarding establishment of environmental work on water issues. a public road easement in Kachemak Bay KBCS is currently working on some pressing issues the Alaska Board of Game has State Park is available on the DNR website voted to approve the shocking proposal for aerial wolf killing in Areas 15A & 15C which http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/pubnot- includes the Homer Area (See Aerial Wolf Kill Article). The controversial Jet ski (PWC) frm.htm. The deadline for public comments issue has come back to haunt us. Kachemak Bay Coalition has been reactivated has been extended to March 12, 2012. from the Jet ski issue ten years ago and is having regular meetings every month (See Please point out to DNR that this park PWC Article). We are also commenting to Division of State Parks in regards to the is best suited to public access through proposal for the vehicular access through Cottonwood and Eastland State Parks (See day-use trails. The proposed road ease- ment should not be granted because it State Parks Article). We again led the ever popular Overlook Park Hike at the annual would likely lead to further subdivision into Shorebird Festival. We also completed the sale of bear resistant garbage containers smaller lots in Shafford Heights, leading and the program netted us $20,000.00. These funds are to be used for bear related to more development and increasing road issues (See article on F&W Land Purchase). We also continue to sponsor Friends of traffic through parklands. This would be Woodard Creek and Karen Hornaday Park. detrimental to park resources and to the KBCS continues to be very lucky in sharing office space with Keeper and public interest of recreational enjoyment want to thank them for their continued generosity. We also want to welcome Wayne by members of the local community. Send Jenkins as the new CEO of CIK. We look forward to working with him. comments to: Jack Sinclair, Kenai Area Superintendent, P.O. Box 1247, Soldotna, Linda Gorman and new B.D. member Cindy Birkhimer have developed a member Alaska 99669, (907) 262-5581, ext. 1, Fax E-mail list for Action Alerts. We are hoping you will assist us in our continued efforts to (907) 262-3717, [email protected]. protect the beautiful environment on and around Kachemak Bay. —Pamela Brodie Sincerely, Roberta Highland, President There is No Place Like Homer The quiet beauty of this town, its surround- in maneuverability and acceleration they ings and the Kachemak Bay Watershed, can overcome marine mammals and sea Board of Directors hold a very special place in the hearts of birds much more quickly than if they were the local residents and visitors. They voiced in a boat. The animals have less time to Roberta Highland, President their opinion a decade ago when they voted change their course. Laurie Daniel, Vice-president against allowing personal water craft in the Another problem lies in where personal Linda Gorman, Treasurer bay. These feelings have not changed. jet craft are operated. Because they tend Cindy Birkhimer, Secretary The Personal Water Craft Industry to be ridden in the shallow waters that hug Board Members at Large Association (PWIA) claims some substan- the coastline, they have a similar effects on Sharon Baur tial improvements have been made to local residents and tourists. They harass Nina Lisowski those machines, but no manufacturers non-motorized sport enthusiasts, kayakers, Pierre Ostor have actually published numbers backed stand up paddlers, divers, surfers and up by scientific data, and even if they did, motorized recreational boaters by quickly this is not the answer to the problem. The invading and monopolizing those areas. annoyance created by those crafts is not As far as safety is concerned, personal proportional to the number of decibels jet craft represent 5% of all watercrafts in they emit. A continuous sound of 90 dB is use in the U.S., yet they are involved in less disturbing than an intermittent one of 38% of all watercraft related accidents. 75 dB accelerating and decelerating while There are not many places left on this driving doughnuts and figure eights. planet where humans and wildlife can The problem lies in the way jet craft coexist peacefully and in harmony. In the are operated. Even nature lovers on future, we don’t want to have to close our personal water craft endanger marine eyes, plug our ears, and click our heels mammals and sea birds by virtue of and say, “There was no place like Homer.” their eagerness. Because of their ease —Pierre Ostor

2 — w w w. k b a y c o n s e r v a t o n . o r g The parcel of land, just behind the Islands and Ocean Visitor Center site, is contiguous with wet- lands critical to the healthof the Beluga Slough Estuary. PHOTO: COURTESY USFWS

KBCS Assists in Purchase of Land with Bear Grant Funds

A long awaited celebration took place of the land. In 2009 CIAP (Coastal Impact A special thank-you to The Conserva- September 24th, National Public Lands Assistants Program) Grant became tion Fund, for contributing the bulk of the Day. The celebration was held at Islands available. An agreement was reached with funds and completing the paper work & Ocean Visitor Center, Alaska Maritime the owners of the property and the grant necessary for a successful transaction, National Wildlife Refuge, Homer Alaska. application started. When the appraisal thank you to Kachemak Bay Conservation The celebration included “the Heart of value for the land came in well below the Society and Kachemak Moose Habitat Inc. Homer photo contest”, a “Walk in Beauty” agreed upon purchase price, the entire for contributing the balance of the funds down the Beluga Slough Trail which was il- process came to a halt. needed to close escrow. This important luminated with Luminaries designed by the Over the next several months, commu- land acquisition could not have been students at Fireweed Academy and music nication continued with the owners of the accomplished without their help. in by Sunrise Kilcher. Over 70 people at- property. And in February 2011, a purchase Thank you also to Poppy Benson, for tended the celebration. price was agreed upon. Friends of Alaska her continued support and guidance, to What were we celebrating? After National Wildlife Refuges contacted three Lisa Willis, Realty Specialist, USFWS for nearly five years, Friends of Alaska conservation non-profits organizations, her direction and edits. Thank you to the National Wildlife Refuges brought a group with contributions from all three of the board of Friends of Alaska National Wildlife of Partners together to bring a private organizations the purchase price was met, Refuges for their continued encouragement landholding within the Islands & Ocean purchase agreements were signed and in a long and at times difficult process. Visitors Center site into public ownership. escrow began. ­—Sharon Baur It all began September 2006, when Poppy Benson, Public Programs Supervisor, for Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, asked for help from “Friends” to Our Mission find a way to purchase .8 acres within the Islands & Ocean Visitors Center Site. The Kachemak Bay Conservation Society’s (KBCS’) mission is to protect the environ- This small piece of land is directly in the ment of the Kachemak Bay region and encourage sustainable use and stewardship of view shed of the visitors center lobby, is a local natural resources through advocacy, education/information, and collaboration. wetland critical to the health of the Beluga KBCS is concerned with environmental protection of the Kachemak Bay region. Slough Estuary, and is prime moose habitat. The property had been unable The organization focuses on habitat and wildlife issues, wetlands protection, water to be purchased during the construction quality, logging, oil and gas leases, energy conservation, sustainability issues, and land of Islands & Ocean Visitors Center and use planning. The Society monitors environmental issues locally and statewide. KBCS further attempts to purchase the property had been unsuccessful. continues to be the sponsoring organization for Homer Alaska Youth for Environmental Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Action (HAYEA). Refuges began the long and complicated search to secure funding for the purchase

Kachemak Bay Conservation Society — 3 The blue line on the map follows the proposed water trail and will serve to bring people together in a fun, positive way.

The Kachemak Bay Water Trail: 125 Miles of Scenic Boating from Homer to Seldovia

Conceived in the spring of 2011, the cooperative effort. Cultural Awareness proposed Kachemak Bay Water Trail is and Sensitivity fostered through printed maturing in concept. The newly formed materials and various forms of media, Kachemak Bay Water Trail Association is involving native associations in the plan- working to develop a mission, a vision ning and development of the water trail. and a strategic plan. Utilizing information History of Kachemak Bay shared with trail gleaned from public meetings in Seldovia uses and the local population. Volunteer and Homer, the steering committee has en- Opportunities to develop and maintain the thusiastically embraced the task of making water trail. Quality of Life enhancement by the proposed trail into something real. providing world-class recreational opportu- Kachemak Bay There are well over one hundred water nities, a chance to improve health, fitness trails that have been created across and over all well-being. Connections from Conservation Society is the country in the last twenty years. Homer to Seldovia and other people from now on Facebook The Kachemak Bay Water Trail Steering around the bay. Committee is looking at many of those The blue line on the map will serve Like us and get the latest on: water trail plans and hoping to utilize many to bring people together in a fun, positive of the same core principles. way. We hope to see the water trail serve projects Stewardship of the bay and our a wide and diverse group, from young to volunteer activites resources is at the top of the list. We will old, from here and far away, from able and be promoting the Leave No Trace code disabled, from experts to novices. While events of ethics for water trail users whether on still a “works in progress” we are striving membership benefits the water or on land. Conservation of to make the water trail a reality and can our resources through education, utilizing for-see it being a true “Adventure Beyond and how you can help best practices, restoration and observing the End of the Road.” the conditions on and around the bay will If you would like to be added to also be a major focus. Education about the data base of folks interested in the the flora and fauna of the bay, utilizing Kachemak Bay Water Trail, please send interpretive signs at suitable locations your contact information, email, phone and instructing water trail users on many number, address and specific areas of related topics. Partnering with agencies, interest to George Reising, gbreising@ local businesses, environmental groups gmail.com. and individuals to make the long-term —Dave Brann goal of a sustainable water trail a great

4 — w w w. k b a y c o n s e r v a t o n . o r g The Issue of Aerial Wolf Control on the

Clearly, the AK Board of Game (BOG) aims sustainability. In fact, current agency encompassed in these two units cannot be to institute aerial wolf control to manipu- objectives are based on historically high biologically justified. late moose populations on the Kenai Pen- moose numbers from a past time after Non-consumptive uses of wildlife were insula, under their premise of abundance widespread wildfire, which is sustainable not even considered. Wildlife viewing and management. This in the face of data only by a habitat-managed ecosystem ecotourism are a significant and growing indicating predation is not a significant now. Geometrid moth infestation now on sector of the Peninsula economy and factor affecting these populations and local the Peninsula directly reduces habitat deserve equal footing in wildlife manage- state biologists do not support the action. availability for moose and requires serious ment decisions under consideration by ADF&G identified habitat as the primary examination. Further, the significant and ADF&G and the BOG. limiting factor for moose on the north growing source of moose mortality from In summary, aerial wolf control in GMU Peninsula (GMU 15A) and a low bull:cow vehicular collision on the Peninsula has 15A and 15C is unnecessary, not supported ratio on the southern Peninsula (GMU not been adequately addressed by ADF&G. by current data, and likely ineffective in 15C). In neither area were wolves identi- Lastly, past aerial predator control in achieving or sustaining moose popula- fied as a limiting factor nor will wolf control state demonstrate biological effects are tion objectives. KBCS submitted these address current population management far-reaching across ecosystems, ultimately comments and further asked that BOG issues. Around Kachemak Bay specifically, affecting non-target species. shift the overall approach of state wildlife the moose population is within agency Both GMU 15A and C have human management away from single-species to an objectives and continues to grow. Recent community living in both dense and ecosystem-based focus. BOG ignored pre- harvest restrictions need time to show scattered patterns and are heavily visited vailing public opinion opposing this action affect, further action is biologically unwar- by recreational users. Aerial wolf control and chose to conduct aerial wolf control ranted and premature at this time. would increase conflict between user on the Peninsula. Efforts are underway to Peninsula wolf numbers are not well groups and potentially create a risk to hu- address the issue with the governor’s office, known by ADF&G; recent surveys have man safety, especially due to the forested before the proposal gets signed into action. not been conducted within 15C and terrain. In fact, aerial control is precluded Hopefully the sudden fall of Corey Rossi the robustness of the data in 15A is from the majority of land area in these from (mis-)leading the Division of Wildlife questioned. Additionally, ADF&G has not units based on ownership, particularly Conservation at ADF&G will result in more assessed the winter carrying capacity of federal lands where it is not a compatible scientifically based wildlife management moose in these areas before taking action use. Concentrating aerial control onto and conservation efforts forthcoming. that would potentially exceed their habitat the small, remaining portion of the area —Laurie Daniel

Beach Cleanup Day we forget to pick up our trash On Saturday, Aug. 27, the before we leave the beach or community was invited by campground. One of the big- Kachemak Bay Conservation gest issues when dip netting Society and Center for Alaskan or fishing, is when you gut that Coastal Studies to participate fish, throw the guts and body in clearing garbage from the way out into the ocean. Or Anchor River area off the North you might just catch that fish Fork River and Kasilof beaches. again! Although, the Kasilof Beach I had to ask myself what is 60+ miles from Homer, it our beaches and oceans would is a popular fishing area and look like if everyone who fished has been identified as hosting or camped in these areas or hundreds of gill and dip netters who harvested their catch from over the summer months. this ocean came to participate A total of six dedicated in cleaning these beaches. We people met Saturday morning certainly would not have had to drive to these beaches with the poundage we did in our bags and gloves in hand to cleanup effort. remove the garbage left on the Volunteers survey the trash collected from Kasilof beach. From left to right: We have great resources beaches, parking areas and Patrick Chandler, Hal Shepherd, Robert Archibald, Linda Gorman, Pat Cue. on the Peninsula to play and grass uplands. Plastic, paper, PHOTO: NINALISOWSKI fish. Let’s all do our part when duct tape, diapers, cigarette we leave those areas, and butts, aluminum cans, glass bottles, gill Road as his clean up area. He single- leave them cleaner than we found them. net, fishing line, fishing pole, rope, tents, handedly cleaned up a camp/dump site Do your part, PICK IT UP AND PACK IT OUT! mattresses and numerous other items containing an enormous amount of trash. Thank you to the volunteers who were removed from the Kasilof Beaches. The most interesting item found was a participated. We successfully removed approximately lawn mower! —Pat Cue and Linda Gorman 500 pounds of trash. Most Alaskans and others enjoy fishing One lone volunteer, Jack Wiles took on and camping, but a lot of us get so caught the Anchor Point River off the North Fork up in the moment of having a grand time,

Kachemak Bay Conservation Society — 5 Escopeta or Furie: Different Name, Same Problems

Last August, some of you may recall see- ing Spartan 151 jack-up oil rig parked in Kachemak Bay. Although it pulled away the following morning on it’s way to Port Graham for the winter, this is not the last we will hear of Furie Operating Alaska (for- merly Escopeta Oil Co.) in the Cook Inlet and the possibility of the rig reappearing in our bay. In November, Escopeta reported that it had discovered a natural gas source in the Cook Inlet that exceeded all expecta- tions. Although the Alaskan Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and the state’s Division of Oil and Gas remain cautious Spartan 151 jack-up oil rig parked in Kachemak Bay for three days last August. PHOTO: DAVE WEBER about the volume of gas they claim, they are not discounting the claims entirely nor are they recommending that their efforts news release from Senator Mark Begich’s the 2004 BAT Conference in Anchorage, cease. Furie estimates they will continue office, for example, the senator requested sponsored by the Alaska Department of drilling for the next eight years. that NOAA Director Jane Lubchenco sit Environmental Conservation (ADEC), relief Anticipating this intrusion, KBCS down at a roundtable with Cook Inlet Oil & wells were not even included in the list of and Hal Shepherd, drafted a rule-making Gas “stakeholders.” Unfortunately, these technologies presented. Discounting of petition calling for the ADEC to insist that stakeholders were mostly oil industry relief wells in preventing and controlling Escopeta/Furie follow the best techno- representatives concerned with streamlin- spills or blowouts seems contrary to logical safety practices in the industry. To ing the permitting process for Cook Inlet ADEC’s impression of the effectiveness of date, Furie’s track record has not been oil and gas rigs, particularly relating to such strategies, particularly in Cook Inlet. exemplary as evidenced by their failure to the permits issued by NOAA and required This is best illustrated by the BAT Report comply with fundamental U.S. regulations. under the Protection Act which provides: “when all else fails, a Just last week, the U.S. Department of which protects Cook Inlet Belugas. relief well, drilled to intersect the blowout Homeland Security upheld a $15-million However, Alaska politicians still seem well, may be the only option” and in “some fine against Escopeta/Furie, for violating out of touch regarding “preparedness” instances, the only practical way to control the Jones Act by not employing a U.S. and best practices. In fact, the day after a well blowout, particularly for offshore Flagged vessel for transport between U.S. Sen. Begich’s discussion with Lubchenco platforms…, is to drill a relief well.” ports. They do not appear to be a company and Cook Inlet “stakeholders,” the Meanwhile, Buccaneer Energy of that crosses their Ts and dots their Is. Pacific States/British Columbia Oil Spill Australia’s jack-up oil rig, Endeavor-Spirit, In the wake of the Gulf oil spill and Task Force held their Annual Meeting in is in transport from Singapore and due public concern, Furie argues in it’s oil Anchorage. The Vice-Chairman of the to arrive in Cook Inlet this Spring. KBCS spill and blowout prevention contingency Deepwater Horizon Incident Specific anticipates that it too may seek harbor in plan that “the circumstances for such an Preparedness Review, Carlton Moore, Kachemak Bay in 2012-2013. event are unlikely.” Not surprisingly, the cited a report on the Review’s failure to Once again, it appears that if we want U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supported cover what caused the incident instead to prevent a Gulf type oil spill crises in that claim stating that the resurgence of answering questions about what could Alaska, we cannot depend solely on the of exploratory oil drilling is “not likely to have prevented or better controlled the politicians or government agencies. That effect” declining numbers of Beluga whale drilling rig blowout. This left more than is why the Kachemak Bay Conservation in Cook Inlet primarily because of the low a few of those of us who attended the Society and others have called for ADEC to probability of a large spill. In a letter sent meeting, somewhat perplexed about the adopt a rule-making petition that will have to the Corps, NMFS said that while “we exact function of the task force, leaving us public support clarifying that the use of may agree that there is a low likelihood of to ask, “What Have We Learned?” relief wells is part of the BAT in Cook Inlet. a large or catastrophic oil spill, the Corps Similarly, although blow out prevention In our effort to hold the State to the has not demonstrated that the effects from practicalities clearly call for the drilling of rigor of best practices, the Kachemak such a spill are discountable …” a relief well immediately after, or at the Bay Conservation Society will continue to NMFS’ statement that in “light of same time, as the original well as part promote a rule-making petition. The Cook our experience regarding the Deepwater of the Best Available Technology (BAT) Inlet Keeper will resume its role as the Horizon oil spill, we cannot discount oil standard, any discussion of relief wells lead organization in finalizing the petition. spill risks without a thorough understand- by Alaska regulatory agencies is notice- We remain united in our concerns about ing of those risks and an analysis of ably absent. Even though, for example, possible oil spills, blowouts, and leaks, in oil spill responses capabilities and the definition of “technology” under BAT Cook Inlet and particularly in designated effectiveness,” may have struck a nerve includes “equipment, supplies, other critical habitat areas. with Alaska politicians. According to a resources and related practices,” during —Hal Shepherd and Nina Lisowski

6 — w w w. k b a y c o n s e r v a t o n . o r g Board of Directors Slate of Board Nominees member of KBCS. She is active in conser- Sharon Baur was appointed to Pat Cue’s vation issues, Overlook Park, and special Thank You Exiting Board Members seat. Sharon was a founding member projects. Her experience with oil spill is- LeAnne Parker was the “youth” of our of “Friends of Alaska National Wildlife sues makes Laurie an invaluable member. board and connected us to Facebook. Refuges” and continues serving on that Linda Gorman is our present Treasurer. However she had to return to Michigan to board. She has volunteered in the Grand We could not have traveled this last year’s continue her teaching education. Patricia Canyon National Park and advocated for road without her financial expertise. She Cue has bon voyaged to live in Eagle River the reintroduction of the gray wolf to E. Ar- is representing KBCS on the Kachemak and work in Anchorage. Patricia was a izona. Sharon is interested in invigorating Bay Coalition (Jet ski issue). board member for many years helping with the membership, advocacy issues, and newsletters, annual membership meet- providing technical input. Cindy Birkhimer ings (including bringing goodies), writing was appointed to Jack Wiles’ seat. She Welcome New Board Members letters, and served as Treasurer for a year. brings an “I’ll help with anything” attitude Pierre Oster was appointed to LeAnne Jack Wiles has taken to being a traveling and cares about the future of Mother Parker’s seat. Pierre is “an Extreme man with his wife Michelle MiChaud. He Earth. She has strong computer skills Bicyclist” and has done the Iditabike to rewrote the Karen Hornaday Park Manage- and is a “Jill of Many Trades.” She is also McGrath multiple times. Originally from ment Plan and led the Friends of Woodard a Kachemak Bay Equestrian Association France, he is married to Cheryl Oster, Creek and KHP forward. He wrote profes- Board Member and volunteers at the CIK’s Finance and Office Manager. He sional comments for KBCS in a blink of an Homer Foundation. Laurie Daniel is our is also on the KBC and brings strong re- eye and he will be sorely missed. current vice-president and long-time board search and computer skills to the board.

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Kachemak Bay Conservation Society — 7 KBCS Annual Meeting Featuring Christina Whiting Camino de Santiago: A Pilgrims Journey Islands and Ocean Visitors Center Wednesday, February 29, 2012 6:30 pm

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