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WHAT’S UP March 25, 2021 Compiled weekly by Peg Tileston on behalf of Trustees for Alaska, The Alaska Center, and The Alaska Conservation Foundation.

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CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, SPECIAL EVENTS

**March 27 The first of six episodes of SEASON 2 ALASKA ANIMAL RESCUE will be presented at 6pm AKDT on the Nat Geo WILD channel. The series follows the dedicated first responders, veterinarians, and animal caretakers from the Alaska SeaLife Center, the Alaska Raptor Center, and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center as they brave dangerous terrain and unforgiving climates to respond to animals in need. Season 1 is available on Disney+. channel and Hulu Live for the time being. For more information about the show, go to https://alaskaanimalrescue.org/.

April 3 BEYOND COMPOST – OTHER WAYS to BUILD YOUR SOIL, an online class, will be held from 11 am to 1pm hosted by Good Earth Garden School’s Ellen Vande Visse, and Alaska Mill & Feed. Find out ways to build your soil fertility and texture. Ellen wants to take you to the underground for new strategies without turning the compost pile. To register, go to https://alaskamillandfeed.com/beyond-compost-class/. Once you register, you will receive an email with the zoom meeting invite. If you cannot attend the class, we will be recording the class for customers to watch at a later time. You will still need to register, and we will be sent you a link to the video after the class.

April 3 & 4 THE 3RD ALASKA FARMERS MARKET CONFERENCE will be held via Zoom. Join from anywhere. Alaska is experiencing the most agricultural growth in the entire nation! In 2005 the Division of Agriculture listed 13 markets throughout the State and in 2019, there were more than 50 markets throughout the state! Markets and farming have become a thriving part of Alaska’s economy. Our conference theme, “Buy Local, Grow Local,” highlights how markets are a vital piece of local economies. Join market organizers and supporters, farmers and vendors, from around the state for a weekend devoted to growing your farmers’ market! Share ideas, develop new skills and strengthen your support network. Registration is REQUIRED in order to access ZOOM. For more information, go to https://www.alaskafarmersmarkets.org/2020-afma- conference/.

**April 8 SALMON SAFE FARMING ALASKA WORKSHOP will be hosted by Cook Inletkeeper, Alaska Food Hub and Alaska Farmers Market Association from 5 to 7pm at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86785680435?pwd=bTY2TWdENitRdFVONjBvNythVUErZz09. Alaska’s climate is changing rapidly with air temperatures projected to rise by an additional 2 – 4 degree C in the coming decades. This warming will bring rising stream temperatures, changing flow conditions, and extreme flood events that alter the freshwater habitats of our Pacific salmon. However, this climate shift is also benefiting our local growers and farmers’ markets. While growth in agriculture will increase food security and access to local foods, it must not be done at the expense of our salmon. We have the responsibility now to create a healthy relationship between farms and streams to ensure local foods and fisheries are abundant for all Alaskans! Join us to learn more at https://inletkeeper.org/our-work/healthy-habitat/salmon-safe- farming/.

April 6 – 8 PESTICIDE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM (PSEP) will be held from 9am to 5pm each day. The training costs $75 and includes all necessary study materials. Participants who live in Anchorage will need to make an appointment to pick up study materials at our office. Please email Gina Dionne at [email protected] and include a copy of your registration confirmation and the categories you plan to test in. The Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) provides training for Alaskans intent on becoming certified pesticide applicators with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Pesticide Control Program. For more information, contact Phil Kaspari at 907-895-4215 or [email protected]. Registration is available at http:bit.ly/PSEPtraining.

April 6 - 11 One Health, One Future, April 6-11, 2021 (virtual) is expected to be the LARGEST CIRCUMPOLAR ONE HEALTH CONFERENCE held in the United States in 2021, with participation anticipated from across the Arctic region. The event is part of the United States contribution to One Arctic, One Health, an Arctic Council project now in its sixth year of operation. The project aims to develop a circumpolar network of One Health experts that can share knowledge, conduct exercises, and spur collaborative investigations of One Health phenomena. For more information, go to https://uaf.edu/onehealth/events/2021_conference/.

April 7 to June 16 IN THE VIRTUAL GARDEN WITH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION at from Noon to 1pm will provide tips and tricks for successful home gardening in Alaska at the following dates: April 7:- Spice Up Your Garden (Herb Gardens) April 21 - Pollinator Gardens May 5 - Amazing Annual Flowers May 19: Perfect Perennials June 2 - Fabulous Flower Design June 16 - Terrific Tomatoes Register once and attend any or all of the classes in the series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Register at http://bit.ly/UAFCES_ITVG2021.

April 9 2021 ALASKA FARMERS MARKET SUMMIT will be held virtually from 8:45am to 5pm. Keynote Speaker: QIANA MICKIE who is a food systems and equity consultant based in Harlem, NY. For the past 11 years, she has worked on fostering a food-based solidarity economy in the New York region that increases farm viability, healthy food access, and leadership opportunities for small- mid scale regional farmers. Qiana also brings an equity- driven lens to her local, state, federal, and international policy work on issues such as food sovereignty, land tenure, and health. Program includes workshops and networking opportunities. For more information and to register (free but required), go to https://www.alaskafarmersmarkets.org/2021-alaska-farmers-market-summit-april-9-2021/.

April 12 – 15, 26 – 29 and May 10 - 13 QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLER WORKSHOP will provide the opportunity to learn and get hands-on experiences in basic field parameter collection, sampling, sample handling and shipping of surface water, groundwater and soil. Background information in site characterization, surface water, groundwater, and soil characteristics including permafrost, instrument calibration, QC-samples, and regulatory processes are taught in a classroom setting. April 12-15 and 26-29 2021 2-days online and 2 days in person for field hands-on. May 10-13, 2021 2 days in classroom in person, 2 days field hands-on in person. A rebate of 30% will be given to Veterans and Full Time Students. For more information, go to http://www.environmentalsampler.com. Pre-registration is required.

**April 14 FRAN ULMER will be celebrated at the NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (NPCA) during their first-ever VIRTUAL SALUTE to the PARKS event at 3:30pm AKDT. Fran has been an enduring advocate for our national parks and the environment throughout her career in politics, academia and conservation. Her experience and reputation have led to her appointment to numerous local, state and federal boards, including serving as the chairperson of the US Artic Research Commission, the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling, the Alaska Coastal Policy Council (of which she was the first chair) and the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission. Before that, she served as an elected official for 18 years as the mayor of Juneau, a state representative, and as Lieutenant Governor of Alaska. She currently serves as the Global Board Chair of The Nature Conservancy and is a Senior Fellow at Harvard’s Belfer Center. Fran exemplifies NPCA’s mission to protect and enhance America’s National Park System for present and future generations. RSVP: Tickets are available online now at npca.org/sttp. Purchase a ticket to join us and receive a year of NPCA Membership!

April 14 – 16 ALASKA TRAILS STATEWIDE TRAILS CONFERENCE registration is now open and will be held via Virtual Format. Join the conversation about all aspects of Alaska's world-class trails. Special sessions this year on the Alaska Long Trail, mapping and Leave No Trace. Come see what it takes to build and maintain the trails you love and hear about what trail advocates, managers and builders are planning for 2021! For the complete agenda, registration and more, go to www.alaska-trails.org.

**April 19 - 23 KODIAK AREA MARINE SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM 2021 (KAMSS) will be held in a virtual format. Last year KAMSS was canceled due to COVID-19. KAMSS 2021 will be the 4th regional symposium that connects the Kodiak community to the marine science research around them. Hosted by the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program with support from regional partners and contributors, KAMSS provides a forum for researchers to share findings within the research community and to the general public. Patterned after the preceding symposiums, KAMSS 2021 oral and poster presentations will span a variety of marine science and related fields pertinent to our healthy coastal community. Sessions will be organized thematically and delivered over the course of the week via Zoom. Keynote Speaker: Dr. STEVEN BARBEAUX on HEATWAVE IMPACTS ON THE GULF OF ALASKA PACIFIC COD. Dr Barbeaux works as a research fisheries biologist at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle and is the lead stock assessment author for the Gulf of Alaska Pacific cod stock. To register, go to https://seagrant.uaf.edu/events/ssl/register.php?id=394. There is no fee for the symposium.

April 19 – 23 ALASKA CHAPTER of the WILDLIFE SOCIETY will hold its Annual Meeting. Come join us as we celebrate our 50 Year Anniversary and look to the future with a conference that is exclusively online. The theme for this year’s meeting is Remembering the Past, Preparing for the Future. There will be 3 Plenary Sessions and a Panel Discussion featuring Alaska Chapter Presidents from 4 different decades, as well as workshops, an art contest, social events, and a tribute to the late Dave Klein. Invited speakers include: Dr. CAROL CHAMBERS (Professor and President of The Wildlife Society), Dr. WINI KESSLER (Past President and the first woman in every position she held in her career), Dr. JOHN SCHOEN (Wildlife Ecologist and author of Tongass Odyssey), and Dr. ROGER KAYE (Wildlife Ecologist with USFWS and author of The Last Great Wilderness). Workshop topics include: social justice in the wildlife profession, crafting an elevator pitch, and plotting data in the programming language. To honor this year’s theme, we are offering free registration for students, early career professionals, and retirees. We are also offering discounted fees to all registrants: $25 and $50 for Chapter members and non-members, respectively. To register or for more information, visit twsalaskameeting.com.

**May 24 The 3rd ANNUAL PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND NATURAL HISTORY SYMPOSIUM will be held online from 9am to 5pm. This year’s event is free to the public and will feature 18 expert speakers on our region’s latest science, history, culture, and much more. Originally conceived for guides, naturalists, and other educators, the symposium is also popular with the general public. This year’s presenters will share the latest news and research on the Barry Arm landslide, marine mammals, black bears, birds, climate change, culture, land management, and other topics important to our region. We’ll also share the latest ways the public can get involved in citizen science, trail work, and other projects in Prince William Sound this summer. Registration is required, and will be available early April. For more information please email: [email protected].

PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS

VIRTUAL MEETINGS

March 28 NIKE SITE SUMMIT will be described from 3 to 4pm at an online presentation hosted by the Eagle River Nature Center. Join Deputy Director of Friends of Nike Site Summit IVAN HODES on Zoom to learn how a visit to the Site Summit combines spectacular alpine vistas and tundra ecology with the fascinating history of the Cold War and its deep legacy on the Alaskan landscape. For more information, go to https://www.nikesitesummit.net/. Register Here!

**March 31 Join the YOUTH-LED LEGISLATIVE TOWN HALL on-line at 6pm. Numerous public policy issues will be discussed at the AYEA (Alaska Youth for Environmental Action), the Fireweed Collective, and other young people in Alaska for Youth Ask! - a youth-led legislative town hall focused on social justice issues. Youth can join the conversation with local legislators. Adults can listen in to the first half on Facebook. For more information, go to https://akcentereducationfund.org/ayea/youth-ask/.

March 31 COUNTING CARIBOU will be presented online at 7pm. Come along for the flight! Join two key members of ADF&G's caribou photo census team as they paint a picture of what it's like to fly over and photograph caribou herds in the vast, remote landscapes of Alaska. Learn about ADF&G's ultra-high- resolution camera system and incredible software that has revolutionized the way caribou get counted. Click here to register.

**April 5 CARIBOU DISEASES in ALASKA will be presented online at 7pm. Join the State Wildlife Health Veterinarian, Dr. KIMBERLEE BECKMEN, for an update and in-depth look at caribou diseases in Alaska and their impacts on animals and people alike. Click here to register.

EVENTS & MEETINGS in ANCHORAGE, EAGLE RIVER & GIRDWOOD

March 30 YARDUCOPIA and ADRIFT GARDENS are partnering to run a two-hour SEED STARTING FROM SCRATCH WORKSHOP from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Hands-on session starting your seedlings in your own home, live instruction, Q&A. Seeds, trays, soil, & lights available for participants. Sliding scale fees, so pay what you can so we can support those who can’t. Read more and register here,

**March 30 The ANCHORAGE FISH & GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE will be holding a public meeting via Zoom web conference at 6pm. Join Zoom Meeting at https://zoom.us/j/94450741442?pwd=T0ovYjlDbVA1SDE3a0pNVDgrc2dtdz09 OR Via teleconference: +1 253 215 8782; Meeting ID: 944 5074 1442; Passcode: 907, Agenda topics will include: -Wrap up any remaining 2020-21 meeting cycle business; -Discuss tentative agenda for Fall 2021. For more information contact Kevin Taylor at 244-7437 or contact ADF&G Boards Support at 907-267-2354.

EVENTS & MEETINGS OUTSIDE of ANCHORAGE

**March 26 JUNEAU - INSECTS, WHALES and CLIMATE CHANGE will be presented by 350 JUNEAU at Noon. Two research biologists will join us remotely to discuss the effects of our rapidly changing climate on the small and the great, on insects and humpback whales. Dr. DEREK SIKES, Professor of Entomology at UAF, and has been the Curator of Insects at the University Museum since 2006. Dr. Sikes will discuss how insects worldwide are responding to climate change with a focus on Alaskan insects. Dr. FRED SHARPE has been doing research on the social behavior of humpback whales, including vocalizations, since the 1980’s and in 1996 was a cofounder of the Alaska Whale Foundation with a research station at Warm Springs Bay on Baranof Island. He'll discuss how humpbacks have been responding to climate related changes in the ocean. Join in person at the Dimond Courthouse Plaza (masks and social distancing required) or live- streamed at https://www.facebook.com/350Juneau.

March 26 KODIAK REGIONAL PLANNING TEAM will meet from 9 to Noon via Zoom. The topics of the meeting will be 2021 hatchery management plans, salmon harvest strategy and field projects, as well as a continued discussion on process and working definitions of potential wild stock sanctuary designations. For additional information, including web link, please call the KRPT Chairman Nathan Weber at 907-468-4733 (office) or email [email protected].

**March 26 The WOOD-TIKCHIK STATE PARK MANAGEMENT COUNCIL will meet using Microsoft Teams at 10am. To participate please download the Microsoft Teams app to a or utilize the meeting invite in a web browser. You may also participate by phone (audio only) by calling 1- 907-202-7104, Phone Conference ID: 557 957 182#. They will be taking public comments at this meeting. Please limit comments to three minutes. Agenda includes: • Management Plan Land Additions, Special Use Land Designations– DNR; Presentations: • Nushagak Cooperative – update on proposed Nuyakuk Hydroelectric Project; • ADF&G updates –Lee Borden, Bryan Reiley.• Fisheries Research Institute – Dr. Daniel Schindler;• Council Member Alternates; • Schedule for Spring and Fall meetings; • Public Comments; • Management Council Bylaws update. To see the full agenda, go to https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/Attachment.aspx?id=127032. For a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting please contact [email protected] or call (907) 842- 2641.

WEBINARS, VIDEOS, & PODCASTS

ANCHORAGE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT is available. The Climate Action Plan set specific goals and actions to enable the Municipality to achieve its overall 2030 and 2040 targets. Since the Plan was adopted in May 2019, the Municipality has made great strides to meet these goals with the benefits of reducing energy costs, improving air quality, improving services, and increasing economic development. See how we're doing in the Annual Report..

March 31 PLASTICS, ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING CHEMICALS and HEALTH: FINDINGS of a NEW JOINT REPORT of the ENDOCRINE SOCIETY and INTERNATIONAL POLLUTANTS ELIMINATION NETWORK (IPEN) will be presented from 9 to 10am (AKT) Join us on March 31 from 9-10 am (AKT) for the next CHE-Alaska webinar entitled ). We will be joined by Drs. JODI FLAWS and LAURA VANDENBERG, co-authors of this new report, to hear the most current knowledge about the effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on human health and the report's key findings. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_376-8373Ro- MsG9EYNbyMA. Read more about this webinar at https://www.akaction.org/plastics-endocrine- disrupting-chemicals-and-health-findings-of-a-new-joint-report-of-the-endocrine-society-and- international-pollutants-elimination-network-ipen/.

DEADLINES

March 29 Comments are due on the ANCHORAGE METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS (AMATS for the 2019-2022 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AMENDMENT #2 & the AIR QUALITY CONFORMITY DETERMINATION. Documents For Review & Comment: Amendment #2 and Air Quality Conformity Determination.. For more information, contact Craig Lyon, AMATS Coordinator, Acting Planning Director, at 343.7996 or email [email protected].

March 30 Comments are due on the PROPOSED WRANGELL-PETERSBURG INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT PROJECT. This proposal was included as part of the Central Tongass Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). However, since the timing of a decision on the Central Tongass Project is currently uncertain, we are proposing the Wrangell-Petersburg Invasive Plant Management project separately to keep it moving forward for implementation this year. The proposed action includes: 1) no annual treatment limit, 2) herbicide, manual and mechanical treatment tools 3) coverage of the 3.7 million project acres on both NFS (including wilderness) and non-NFS lands, 4) treatment of emergent vegetation, 5) the use of aminopyralid and the aquatic formulations of glyphosate and imazapyr and 6) the Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) management strategy. To review the need for the proposal, the full description of the Proposed Action, and a map of the project area, see the project's webpage under the "scoping" tab at https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59576. For more information or to submit comments, contact Joni Johnson at 907-419-6158 or email [email protected] with Attn: "Wrangell-Petersburg Invasive Plant Management".

**March 31 Deadline for applications for the ALASKA MARINE CONSERVATION COUNCIL (AMCC, https://www.akmarine.org/) is calling for HOSTS for the 2021-2022 COHORT of YOUNG FISHING FELLOWS. AMCC provides a $3,000 stipend to support projects that promote working waterfronts. AMCC recruits and screens applicant Fellows and connects them with selected host organizations, who in turn provide mentorship and guidance through the proposed project. This unique program works with a broad group of community partners to match the goals and needs of young fishermen today with host organizations across coastal Alaska engaged in fishery-related issues and programs. Previous projects have included marketing, citizen science, history, communications, policy, advocacy, and other creative ways to support fishermen and coastal communities. Former fellows have used their projects to bridge their fishing livelihoods with work on the shore to support and improve their communities. They have moved on to serve as congressional staffers, AP members, direct marketers, fleet managers and often continue as engaged, active fishermen. Applications can be submitted online at https://bit.ly/3cZff81. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3f9QEzZ. or email [email protected].

**March 21 KODIAK – Comments are due on the proposed issuance of an APDES GENERAL PERMIT for the KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH LANDFILL LEACHATE TREATMENT FACILITY. The proposed discharge of treated landfill leachate will occur at a maximum rate of 288,888 gallons per day to unnamed wetlands. A five-year compliance schedule is proposed for total residual chlorine, nitrate, total nitrate and nitrite, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, and whole effluent toxicity. To see the fact sheet, go to https://dec.alaska.gov/media/22487/ak0053481- prpsdfnlfs.pdf. For more information or to submit comments, contact Marie Klingman at 907- 451-2101 or email [email protected].

March 31 Deadline for applications to serve on the ) for the KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA and KACHEMAK BAY STATE PARK N CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARDS (CABS). Citizen advisory boards in each region provide state park managers with recommendations on management issues affecting their parks. The new board members selected for these CABs will serve from July 2021 to June 2024. The boards typically meet once a month from September to May. For more information on the Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory board, see: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/krsma/krsmaindex.htm. For more information on Kachemak Bay State Park citizen advisory board, see: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/misc/kbayadvisoryboard.html. To apply for a position on either CAB, fill out the Alaska State Park Advisory Board Application at http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/misc/advisboardapp.pdf. For more information, contact the Kenai/Prince William Sound Region state park office at 907-262-5581.

**March 31 Deadline for NOMINATIONS for the KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA and KACHEMAK BAY STATE PARK CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARDS (CABs) Citizen advisory boards in each region provide state park managers with recommendations on management issues affecting their parks. The new board members selected for these CABs will serve from July 2021 to June 2024. The boards typically meet once a month from September to May. For more information on the Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory board, go to http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/krsma/krsmaindex.htm. For more information on Kachemak Bay State Park citizen advisory board, go to http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/misc/kbayadvisoryboard.html. To apply for a position on either CAB, fill out the Alaska State Park Advisory Board Application at http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/misc/advisboardapp.pdf. For more information, contact the Kenai/Prince William Sound Region state park office at 907-262-5581.

April 4 Deadline for STUDENT APPLICATIONS for the 2021–22 OUTER COAST YEAR AND 2021 SUMMER SEMINAR. Outer Coast is a new post-secondary institution in Sitka. We offer a transformative, community-based, and student-governed education for students from across Alaska and around the world and are on the path to becoming a two-year college. We are seeking students who are intellectually curious, community-minded, and driven to create positive change in their lives and communities. Rising high school juniors and seniors are eligible for the Summer Seminar and graduating seniors or recent high school graduates are eligible for the Year. Cost will not be a barrier to attendance. Nominate a student for Outer Coast here. Apply to be a student at Outer Coast here. For more information, contact [email protected] or go to http://outercoast.org/.

April 5 (Extended from February 26 & March 19) Comments are due on proposed changes to revise regulations, RELATING to the CLOSURE of WATER RIGHT APPLICATIONS, the CONTENTS of INSTREAM FLOW RESERVATION APPLICATIONS, the ISSUANCE of CERTIFICATES FOR INSTREAM FLOW RESERVATIONS, the REVIEW OF INSTREAM FLOW RESERVATIONS, PROCEDURES for TEMPORARY WATER USE, public notices and hearings on critical water management areas, and definitions. A copy of the proposed regulation changes is available at https://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/news/. To submit comments, contact Brandon McCutcheon at [email protected]. To see Q & A concerning the changes, go to https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/Attachment.aspx?id=127150.

April 5 (Extended from February 26 & March 19) Comments are due on the PROPOSED CHANGES REGARDING FEES for services, facilities, equipment, and land use authorizations provided by the DIVISION of MINING, LAND and WATER and the DIVISION of PARKS and OUTDOOR RECREATION. To see questions and answers related to fee regulation changes, go to https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/Attachment.aspx?id=126866. A copy of the proposed regulation changes is available at https://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/news/. To submit comments, contact Brandon McCutcheon at [email protected]. To see Q & A concerning the changes, go to https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/Attachment.aspx?id=127150.

**April 3 ANGOON - Comments are due on the NEPA Scoping for the DANGER POINT TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION. mile of a pedestrian trail, locally referred to as the ‘Danger Point Trail’. The Danger Point Trail is 1-mile long, total, with the first ½-mile of the trail beginning near the Russian Orthodox Church, in Angoon, and ending at the City’s cemetery site. This section of the Danger Point Trail was constructed as a 6’-wide gravel pedestrian trail. The second ½-mile of the Danger Point Trail, which begins at the cemetery site and continues to the northern-most end of the Danger Point Peninsula, is presently an undeveloped, narrow earthen path. This project proposes to reconstruct the second undeveloped ½-mile of the Danger Point Trail to a condition similar to the first ½-mile of the trail (6’-wide, gravel surfaced pedestrian trail). The City has enlisted the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to act as the ‘lead federal agency’ for this proposed project, and has contracted with KAE, Inc. to assist the community in meeting its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) obligations regarding this project, as this trail would terminate near the boundary of public lands. For more information or to submit comments, contact Mr. Cyrus B. Randelia, KAE, Inc. Project Manager, at 907) 276-2126 or email [email protected].

April 5 Comments are due on an APDES Draft Permit for the CITY OF KENAI WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF). Permit documents are available at http://dec.alaska.gov/water/wastewater/ under the Public Notices section. For more information or to submit comments, contact Jeanne Swartz at 907-269-8198 or email [email protected].

April 5 (Extended from February 8) Deadline for OIL and GAS and SULFUR OPERATIONS on the OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF-REVISIONS to the REQUIREMENTS for EXPLORATORY DRILLING on the ARCTIC OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF to reduce unnecessary burdens on stakeholders while ensuring that energy exploration on the Arctic OCS is safe and environmentally responsible. This proposed rule would also add new provisions to BSEE's regulations pertaining to suspensions of operations (SOO), and BOEM's Exploration Plan (EP) and Development and Production Plan (DPP) regulations. To see Federal Register announcement, go to https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/09/2020-25818/oil-and-gas-and-sulfur- operations-on-the-outer-continental-shelf-revisions-to-the-requirements-for. To comment, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. In the entry entitled, “Enter Keyword or ID,” enter BSEE-2019-0008, then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view supporting and related materials available for this rulemaking. For technical questions related to regulatory changes BSEE, contact Mark E. Fesmire at (907) 334- 5300 or email [email protected],. For technical questions related to regulatory changes BOEM is proposing, contact Joel Immaraj at (907) 334-5238 or email [email protected],. For procedural questions contact Bryce Barlan, at (703) 787-1126 or email [email protected].

April 8 (Extended from March 9) Deadline for comments on the ENDANGERED and THREATENED SPECIES DESIGNATION of CRITICAL HABITAT of the ARCTIC SUBSPECIES of the RINGED SEAL for the revised proposed rule to designate critical habitat for the threatened Arctic subspecies of the ringed seal under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Federal Register.

**April 9 Recommendations are due for changes in the SUBSISTENCE, PERSONAL USE, SPORT, GUIDED SPORT, and COMMERCIAL FISHING REGULATIONS for the BRISTOL BAY FINFISH, ARCTIC, YUKON, KUSKOKWIM FINFISH, ALASKA PENINSULA, BERING SEA, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS and CHIGNIK FINFISH AREAS, and STATEWIDE FINFISH AREAS. Finfish includes salmon, herring, trout, other freshwater finfishes, and groundfish, including Pacific cod, for consideration by the board in its 2021–2022 meeting cycle. The board may also consider subsistence proposals for other topics (including other areas) under the subsistence proposal policy, if proposals are submitted within this deadline and the board determines they meet the criteria.). Proposals may be submitted at [email protected]. The Board of Fisheries proposal form, including the on-line proposal form, is available at http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=fisheriesboard.forms.

**April 18 Deadline for comments on the proposal CHANGE REGULATIONS ALLOWING ATVS AND SNOWMOBILES ON ROADWAYS WITH LIMITS OF 45 MPH OR LESS. Public notice is available at https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=201795. For more information or to submit comments, contact [email protected].

April 26 Deadline for applications for the WRANGELL MOUNTAINS FIELD STUDIES PROGRAM to be held from June 22 through August 9 This is an immersive seven week, for-credit college course in the wilderness of Alaskan's Wrangell Mountains. Students spend four weeks in the backcountry learning about the natural and human forces that come together to shape one of the most spectacular, unique, and wild landscapes in North America. Explore cutting-edge research questions in a remote field setting as you work, while earning a semester’s worth of credits with our world-class faculty. Develop new skills, from collecting and analyzing field data on glaciers and alpine tundra organisms, to solar panel maintenance, gardening, and cooking at our sustainable off-grid campus, to backpacking through the wilderness of the largest national park in the United States. This field studies program is a collaboration between the Wrangell Mountains Center and The Evergreen State College. For more information, go to wrangells.org/fieldstudies.

June 9 ( Extended from March 11) Deadline for comments on the CENTRAL YUKON DRAFT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (RMP/EIS) that aims to shape how the BLM manages about 13 million acres of public lands, including a utility corridor along the Dalton Highway, for the next few decades. When complete, the Central Yukon RMP would combine three existing management plans and provide decisions for managing unplanned lands west of Fairbanks. The Bureau of Land Management Central Yukon Field Office is developing a new resource management plan (RMP) for the Central Yukon Planning Area. The RMP will provide future management direction for approximately 13.1 million acres of BLM-managed public land including the Dalton Highway. When completed and approved, the RMP will replace two existing BLM land use plans: the Utility Corridor RMP (1991) and the Central Yukon RMP (1986). It will also provide a RMP for a portion of the lands currently covered by the Southwest Management Framework Plan (1986) and unplanned lands near Fairbanks. The total acreage within the boundary of the Central Yukon Planning Area is approximately 57 million acres, of which approximately 13.1 million acres are BLM-managed public lands (See Maps Page). The decisions in the RMP will only apply to BLM-managed lands. Lands of note within the planning area include the Dalton Highway Utility Corridor, Central Arctic Management Area Wilderness Study Area, a segment of the Iditarod National Historic Trail, and numerous areas of critical environmental concern. Other federal lands in the planning area include portions of the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, the Koyukuk, Innoko Northern Unit, Nowitna, and Kanuti National Wildlife Refuges, and the U.S. Army Tanana Flats and Donnelly training areas. The planning area overlaps portions of the Northwest Arctic Borough, the North Slope Borough, the Denali Borough, and the Fairbanks North Star Borough. However, the majority of the planning area does not fall within any borough boundary. The planning area boundary includes 24 remote villages, 15 of which have tribal entities, and three ANCSA Regional Corporation boundaries (Doyon Limited, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, and NANA, Inc.). Copies of the Central Yukon Draft RMP/EIS are available at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning- ui/project/35315/510. The draft RMP/EIS is divided into sections of less than 50MB for ease of online viewing. Comments can be made directly through the "Participate Now" button when viewing the draft RMP/EIS in the DOCUMENTS section found in the left-hand tab. For more information, contact Chel Ethun at [email protected].

GRANTS/AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWHIPS/ CONTESTS/RFPs

The first round of positions for the 2021-2022 COHORT OF ALASKA FELLOWS is now open! If you are interested in living with a tight-knit residential cohort and working with a dynamic nonprofit or public-sector organization in Anchorage, Sitka, or Juneau, Alaska Fellows might be for you! Open positions in the first round include: An Equity & Justice Fellow with Alaska Humanities Forum; A Risk Management Fellow with the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation; • A Community Resilience Fellow with Alaska Children’s Trust; • A College & Career Guide and Work & Internship Experience Fellow at Mt. Edgecumbe High School; • A Development & Communications Fellow and Program Design & Recruitment Fellow with Outer Coast. Learn more and apply at alaskafellows.org.

March 29 Deadline for applications for the ALASKA TRIBAL HEALTH RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP position at EPA Region 10 and EPA Office of Research and Development. The individual would be working on research assessing health risks from waste in rural Alaska, impacting Alaska Tribes. The position is open to those that completed a graduate program within the past 5 years. EPA is working remotely right now. When back in offices, the position can be served in Anchorage, Seattle, Cincinnati, or Washington, DC. More information on the position, including application information is available at https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-ORD-CPHEA-HEEAD-2021-01. Applications are due by March 29, though it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.

March 29 Deadline for response to an INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS for FISCAL YEARS 2022- 2031 from the EXXON VALDEZ OIL SPILL TRUSTEE COUNCIL. This FY22-31 Invitation continues to address elements of the Council’s long-term research and monitoring, herring research and monitoring, and data management work under the umbrella of a single long-term research and monitoring program. In addition, this Invitation includes two new Focus Areas identified by the Council: the development of mariculture (excluding finfish farming) and education and outreach. For more information and how to submit a proposal go to https://evostc.state.ak.us/publications/invitations-for-proposals/fy22-31-invitation-for- proposals/.

March 30 Deadline for 2021 FISHING FOR ENERGY FUNDING OPPORTUNITY PROPOSALS. This opportunity focuses on supporting more sustainable disposal of derelict or retired fishing gear. While the bin program may not be a fit for some Alaskan communities, there is a second priority for logistics and capacity development which could be especially useful in ports or communities where foundational work to identify obstacles and methods to address them is the logical first step. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the NOAA Marine Debris Program, Covanta and Schnitzer Steel Industries, is now soliciting This year, the Fishing for Energy program will give priority to projects that • Maintain logistics for fishing communities to dispose of old, derelict, or unusable fishing gear; and • Develop capacity for comprehensive logistics for port communities interested in implementing a long-term derelict gear collection program in the future. Grants will target U.S. coastal communities’ waters. Full proposals must be submitted through NFWF’s Easygrants system. Full Proposals for the 2021 Fishing for Energy program. The Request for Proposals is available here.

April 2 Deadline for applications for the RURAL ALASKA HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE BACKHAUL FUNDS. The Denali Commission, in partnership with the US Environmental Protection Agency, is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity which invites Tribes and Intertribal Consortia to apply for a competitive grant to fund a lead entity to implement a household hazardous waste backhaul service program to serve communities located in rural Alaska. Eligible applicants include Tribes and Intertribal Consortia. The Denali Commission expects to award one grant under this competition in the amount of $1,000,000 per year for three years. For more information, go to https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view- opportunity.html?oppId=331550 and https://www.denali.gov/programs/backhaul-services/.

**April 21 Deadline for applications for LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION COLLABORATIONS from the LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION CATALYST FUND, an initiative of the Network for Landscape Conservation to help accelerate the pace of landscape conservation across the United States. The Fund makes strategic investments in strengthening the collaborative capacity and process of place-based, community-grounded Landscape Conservation Partnerships. A portion of the Fund is reserved specifically to advance Indigenous leadership in landscape conservation. One- or two-year grants of $10,000 to $25,000 will be provided. Visit the Network for Landscape Conservation website at https://landscapeconservation.org/ to download the 2021 Request for Proposals.

April 30 Deadline for applications for the second round for the RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM (RTP) GRANTS for FY2021 from the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Eligible applicants include non-profit, educational institutions, state government, local government, federal government and native corporations or tribal governments. The DPOR administers Alaska's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) RTP grant. The DPOR offers this competitive, reimbursable, matching trail grant for maintaining public recreational trails and related facilities, and for safety and educational projects. The RTP grant program provides up to 90% matching assistance for the cost of a project. DPOR anticipates that $1 million may be awarded to eligible Alaskan projects in this second grant round. The DPOR will be accepting all categories of projects this year, to include Stipulations 1, 2, & 3 projects. Motorized projects are encouraged to apply! Safety and Education projects cannot be considered for Round #2 – RTP Grant Round, due to time constraints to complete project. If you are interested in applying for an RTP award, please visit our website at http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/grants/trails.htm. For more information, email [email protected].

May 7 Deadline for applications for the EPA ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANTS under the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program and the Environmental Justice Small Grants (EJSG) Program. EPA will give special consideration to the following focus areas: • Addressing COVID-19 concerns faced by low- income communities and communities of color; • Climate Change and Natural Disaster Resiliency outreach and planning; • New applicants to either grant funding opportunity; • Ports Initiative to assist people living and working near ports across the country; • Small non-profits. To learn more about pre-application assistance calls and how to apply for funding, visit: https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/environmental-justice-small-grants-program. Applicants should plan for projects to begin on October 1, 2021. Interested applicants are also encouraged to participate in a pre-application assistance call or webinar on March 23, or April 7. More information is available at https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/environmental-justice-small-grants- program#Assistance.

ITEMS of INTEREST

**THE CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST 2020 ANNUAL REPORT is available. This year’s report presents an interesting and engaging online story with a little animation and a lot of opportunities to explore and learn more. Move your mouse around on the report and in several spots photos or a map will get larger, or an additional photo will be revealed. Check out the links that we have provided in the report for more information. And if you want to review stories based on their mapped location, you can visit our interactive Annual Report Story Map that links each story to a spot on the map. For more information about the Chugach National Forest go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/chugach/ or send us an email at [email protected].

Registration is open for the 2021 KACHEMAK BAY BIRD FESTIVAL. The 2021 Festival will be a ‘Hybrid’ Festival, both Live & Virtual and will include Speakers, Workshops and Junior Birder Activities that you can participate in no matter where you are when attending. For those who will be in Homer, on the water and shoreline of Kachemak Bay, there will be both familiar and new feet on a trail, kayak on the water, bird and wildlife viewing from onboard a boat, hands-on, amazing activities, including our Junior Birder Program, led by experienced guides for people of all ages and abilities. For more information, go to https://kachemakshorebird.org/2021-program-of-events-and-registration/.

To see the Division of Forestry FIVE-YEAR SCHEDULE of TIMBER SALES for the SOUTHERN SOUTHEAST AREA go tohttp://forestry.alaska.gov/timber/ketchikan.htm#fiveyear and 2021_2025_fysts_SSE.pdf. This is a scoping document that outlines the proposed timber sale activity to be undertaken on State land over the next five years. The Five-Year Schedule is not a decision document. The Division of Forestry has received and reviewed public comment and may proceed with planning the proposed timber sales and associated developments. When each sale is prepared and ready for review, notice of the proposed decision and the opportunity for public comment will be given for that specific timber sale. For more information, contact Greg Staunton at 907-225- 3070 or email [email protected].

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The ALASKA BELUGA MONITORING PARTNERSHIP is gearing up for our spring season, March 15th to May 15th. Email [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering.

Love our AK State Parks? Volunteer on the MAT-SU/COPPER BASIN AREA STATE PARKS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD! CAB members assist parks staff with management and development issues. Size of an advisory board varies between 7 and 15. Appointments are made by the State Director for 3-year terms. If you would like to serve on the Mat-Su CAB, please fill out an application here: http://www.dnr.alaska.gov/parks/misc/boards.htm. For questions, or to email the completed form, contact Mat-Su Superintendent Stuart Leidner at [email protected].

The SIERRA CLUB ALASKA CHAPTER is seeking a FUNDRAISING CHAIR, MEMBERSHIP CHAIR, OUTINGS LEADER and HONORS & AWARDS COORDINATOR. These are all volunteer leadership positions on the Executive Committee. The ideal candidate will have a love of public lands and a desire to protect the planet. Experience with political/non-profit organizing or volunteering is a plus, but not required. Contact [email protected] for more information.

BOARD MEMBER to serve the MAT-SU TRAILS and PARKS FOUNDATION whose mission is to be the Resource, Inspiration, and Catalyst for Trail and Park Development in the Mat-Su Borough. They seek board members from all parts of the Borough and all types of users. If you would like to learn more about our work, please contact our Board Chair, Kathy Swartz, at [email protected].

INTERNSHIPS

ALASKA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER is hiring SUMMER NATURALISTS to assist and support year-round education team in interpretation, educational programming, and tours both on and off site. This position is designed for the college student or recent graduate interested in working in this field whether or not their current degree path is directly related. Interns will have the opportunity to learn and gain skills in education, conservation, and wildlife care. The position description available at https://www.alaskawildlife.org/internship-program/.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

ALASKA TRAILS has the following positions available: TRAIL CREW LEADER for the summer 2021 field season to train, direct and supervise a paid Trail Crew that will work in various parts of the Chugach National Forest. The crew will be conducting trail projects done by both the trail crew and volunteers through the Alaska Trail Stewards program. The Crew Leader will be responsible for the training, logistics and supervision of the trail crew. This position will involve travel and backcountry experience. The position is seasonal - May - September full-time (40 hrs. per week plus, Monday-Friday, with some weekends). 8 TRAIL CREW MEMBERS for the 2021 Season. Five Trail Crew members are needed for a new trail construction project in Chugach State Park (CSP) and three Trail Crew members will work in the Chugach National Forest (CNF). The Anchorage-based crew will meet daily at the Glen Alps trailhead and construct the upper portion of the new Little O’Malley Peak trail in CSP. Duties include daily hiking in steep, rocky terrain and using hand tools to construct new sustainable trail. The CNF crew will be based out of a frontcountry camp during work hitches, with gear and per diem provided. Projects may include brushing, structure work, new trail construction, and general trail maintenance. Each of these positions has specific qualifications that must be met to be considered for hiring. We have all of the details listed on our employment page at https://www.alaskazoo.org/employment. We also have instructions on how to apply listed on this page. More details and application instructions for the positions are at: https://www.alaska-trails.org/jobs.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS LEADER for the WORLD WILDLIFE FUND-US (WWF US) ARCTIC PROGRAM. For more information, including job description and application directions, go to https://careers-wwfus.icims.com/jobs/2772/community-partnership-leader%2c-us-arctic- region---21043/job.

OUTREACH COORDINATOR for the TROUT UNLIMITED to assist and advance the important work of the MAT-SU BASIN SALMON HABITAT PARTNERSHIP to carrying out public education and outreach activities for the Partnership. The successful candidate will share important information about the Partnership and salmon science, coordinate virtual and in- person events that build community connection, and provide forums for sharing information, ideas and collaboration for a diversity of partners and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is an organized and reliable self-starter with experience and skills in a range of public outreach tactics, and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision. This is a part- time, 12-month position with a flexible schedule. It is preferably based in the Mat-Su Basin. Compensation range: $22/hr to $26/hr depending on experience. For more information, access the full job description here. Please send resume, cover letter, one writing sample and the names and contact information for three references to Trout Unlimited via our online job application system. Applications review begins on April 8. The position is open until filled. For more information, contact Jessica Speed at (907) 575-7818 or email [email protected],.

SEASONAL EDUCATOR for the ALASKA ZOO in Anchorage to provide information about the zoo facility, its collection of animals and conservation to general public through programs, presentations and tours. This is a full-time non-exempt hourly position with a pay rate of $13/hour. Travel for programs within the Anchorage area will be required. Qualifications & education requirements: Bachelors’ Degree in Natural Sciences or Education - OR - Pursuing a similar type of degree - OR - Equivalent job experience. Exceptional customer service skills. Must be a team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Physical requirements: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Ability to work in Alaska weather extremes. While performing duties of this job, you will be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to both Tristan Thon at [email protected] and Rich Capitan at [email protected]. Please include both emails in your correspondences.

EDUCATION SPECIALIST for ALASKA SEA GRANT - This is a 9-month full-time, term University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) faculty position to be based in an Alaska rural coastal community such as, but not limited to, Bethel, Dillingham, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Kotzebue, Nome, or Valdez. The education specialist will create, deliver, and assess educational materials and programs that address relevant, critical and emerging issues; provide training and professional development for formal and informal educators in marine and environmental literacy; coordinate with local, state, and national educational networks, including the National Sea Grant network; and facilitate and support engagement activities by Alaska researchers. To see the full job description, go to Full Story.

COMMUNICATIONS LEAD for SEACC (Southeast Alaska Conservation Council) in Juneau to lead all of SEACC’s written communications work and online presence. This position is responsible for managing all of SEACC’s communications, and ensuring a consistent, professional voice on all platforms. Requirements: (most of the following): • At least 3 years of training or relevant professional experience (more is a plus) in writing and editing; • A proactive and strong problem solver with demonstrated critical thinking abilities; • An effective communicator, able to quickly understand, translate complex ideas for, and communicate with reporters, staff, the public, and decision-makers; • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced work environment, and is detail-oriented; • An excellent time manager, planning, prioritizing, troubleshooting, and moving tasks forward, while coordinating in all directions, especially across lines of difference; • Committed to the principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, with demonstrated successes in previous work and awareness of where you need to grow. You work effectively with a diverse team and partners, and act proactively to spot issues of equity and inclusion and bring practical solutions. Compensation: This role is a full-time exempt position, and the salary range for this role is between $47,000 - $54,000, with exact salary dependent upon experience. We also offer excellent benefits, including: • 3 weeks of paid leave your first year and 4 weeks of paid leave after one year, plus • 11 federal and state holidays, plus • fully paid healthcare, plus • 12 days of medical leave annually, plus • 2 days of community service or participation leave, plus • a 401K plan with a 3% match after just one year of employment, and • In addition, the Executive Director closes the office between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day each year as a thank you to the staff! First round of review is March 22 and second round interviews will be week of April 5. To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and a list of three references (including at least one direct supervisor), and a less than 1,500 word writing sample, all in a single PDF to [email protected]. Please put ‘Job Application - Communications’ and your last name in the email subject line.

ALASKA ZOO EDUCATOR located in Anchorage to provide information about the zoo facility, its collection of animals and conservation to the general public through programs, presentations and tours. This is a full-time non-exempt hourly position with pay rate DOE. This position reports to the zoo’s Education Director Rich Capitan. Travel for programs within the Anchorage area will be required. Qualifications and educational requirements: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences or Education. Must have exceptional customer service skills, be a team player and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Physical requirements: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Ability to work in Alaska weather extremes. While performing duties of this job, you will be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to both Tristan Thon at [email protected] and Rich Capitan at [email protected]. Please include both emails in your correspondences. To see the full job description, go to https://www.alaskazoo.org/employment.

ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR for Trout UNLIMITED to lead communications projects and campaign strategy for Trout Unlimited (TU) in Alaska, where we work to conserve some of the most important remaining salmon and trout habitat in the Pacific Northwest. The ideal candidate is creative, self-directed and solution- oriented with a passion for conserving Alaska’s wild rivers and landscapes. They have demonstrated the ability to develop, implement and manage effective communications and advocacy strategies to achieve desired outcomes. They are an exceptional writer, savvy on multichannel media platforms (both traditional and social) and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. We are looking for someone who can advise on message strategy, in both the political and grassroots realms, and respond to immediate challenges while also communicating to achieve our long-term goals. Further, knowledge of Alaska's various cultures, history, hunting and fishing opportunities and political landscape is desired. For more information and to apply: https://www.tu.org/about/jobs-and-internships/alaska-communications- and-public-engagement-director/.

POLICY DIRECTOR for AUDUBON ALASKA in Juneau to lead and define policy efforts and overall governmental affairs functions to advance Audubon’s mission and bird conservation objectives in Alaska. They will be responsible for the development and execution of a state policy agenda to advance both state and federal priorities, focusing on public lands, climate conservation priorities, and protection for Important Bird Areas (IBAs) and at-risk species. For more information, Read more and apply.

DIRECTOR of CONSERVATION for AUDUBON ALASKA in Anchorage TO Lead the development of landscape level conservation objectives for the implementation of Audubon’s priority conservation strategies in Alaska for the benefit of birds and the places they need to thrive. Conservation strategies focus on climate and public lands, coasts and water, and regenerative economies. Read more and apply.

COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT ASSOCIATE for AUDUBON ALASKA in Anchorage to be responsible for contributing to the general communications and engagement efforts of Audubon Alaska. They will develop, coordinate, and assist with a variety of communications campaigns for state programs, implementing a range of tactics including social media and email engagement, earned media placements, designed collateral, community events, and internal strategies and reports. Read more and apply.

FARM EDUCATOR for the CALYPSO FARM & ECOLOGY CENTER in Fairbanks to assist other Farm education staff with the teaching and running of all of Calypso's 2021 youth and family education programs, including summer camps, field trips, and school-age programming in the fall. This is a mostly part-time position with several weeks of full-time work throughout the season during our summer Farm Camp sessions. Our programs serve pre-K through 12th grade students as well as other community members, and we are looking for someone who is especially excited to work with children and youth of all ages. Farming, gardening, or other ecology experience is a bonus but not required. You just have to be excited to learn! Dates: May 1 - Oct 4, 2021. Compensation: $15-17/hr, depending on experience. Contact Leila at [email protected] with questions. See the website for more details and how to apply: https://calypsofarm.org/employment/. It's open until filled but will probably close around April 1.

ALASKA SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE for DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE to be responsible for developing, overseeing, and implementing assigned Defenders’ Alaska strategic work plan conservation policy objectives that help implement Defenders’ National Strategic Plan. Working closely with the Alaska Program Director and Alaska Policy Advisor, the position focus is to conserve threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), ensure the protection of important wildlife habitat and conservation of Alaska federal public lands and waters, and, where possible, advance climate solutions. This is a full-time position with potential supervisory opportunities to oversee contracts, interns, and volunteers. To see the full job description, go to https://defenders.org/jobs?p=job%2Fo0Pxefwk.

INVASIVE SPECIES TECHNICIAN with the KENAI WATERSHED FORUM. This is a field- heavy, seasonal position (April- September, with potential to extend). The technician will assist the Kenai Watershed Forum’s Invasive Species Specialist with a variety of tasks related to invasive species management and will be assisted in the field by an Invasive Species Intern. Field work will include surveying and monitoring for novel aquatic and terrestrial invasive species; treating known infestations of non-native species with a variety of tactics including the use of herbicide; engaging in community outreach/education activities as it relates to invasive species and ecosystem health; and assisting with assorted biological field work pertaining to other KWF projects and programming. The Invasive Species Technician will be expected to work independently and to become a Certified Pesticide Applicator through the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Appropriate training and resources will be provided by KWF during this certification process. Employment type: Full-time, temporary/seasonal (April-Sept 2021). Compensation: $15-17 DOE. Start Date (flexible): April 5. Read the full job description and view application criteria at https://kenaiwatershed.org/event/job-opening/. To submit application materials, send an email to [email protected] with a cover letter, resume, and three references.

CREAMER’S FIELD MIGRATION STATION PROJECT DIRECTOR for the ALASKA SONGBIRD INSTITUTE (ASI) to serve as the project coordinator, lead bander, and daily field operations manager for the Creamer’s Field Migration Station, ASI’s long-term bird banding station in Fairbanks. In 2021, CFMS will begin a three-year capacity building and strategic planning effort. This position will play a lead role in developing a strategic vision and future direction for research and education at CFMS. Status, Salary, & Benefits: Year-round, full-time (avg 35 hours/week); $20/hour; Generous paid leave policy. We are willing to negotiate remote work arrangement for the first 1-2 months of start date due to challenges associated with COVID-19. Minimum Qualifications: • Master’s degree in wildlife biology, ecology, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. • Excellent bird-identification skills and high competency at mist netting, aging, sexing, and banding passerines and near passerines (experience with boreal species is a plus!). North American Banding Council certification preferred. • Minimum of two years of project management and supervision of field crews. Download the full job announcement including detailed application instructions.

ALASKA CHAPTER COORDINATOR for BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS to promote and grow the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers mission in addition to engaging in local conservation issues in Alaska. This position will work with volunteers and chapter leaders in Alaska to help promote BHA’s mission and goals. Minimum Qualifications: • Preferably a hunter and/or angler; • Willing to work flexible hours and travel across AK up to 25% of the time, including periodic travel to the state legislature as needed; • Previous experience in nonprofit volunteer management and grassroots organizing is strongly preferred; • Bachelor’s degree, plus a minimum of two years of practical experience; Must demonstrate the ability to work with and interact with sportsmen and women and have a general knowledge of current and historical conservation issues, economics and the current political landscape; • Must be able to lift 25 pounds and have a valid driver’s license. Starting Salary: Dependent on experience. This is a junior-level position, but prior experience will be considered in determining compensation. Application: To apply send cover letter and resume to hiring cmmittee.at [email protected] with the subject line “Alaska Chapter Coordinator. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one pdf document. The application cover letter should outline both your interest in and qualifications for this position. To see the full job description, go to https://www.backcountryhunters.org/alaska_chapter_coordinator.

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