February 28, 2010 - March 6, 2010
(Week 09)
Public Access
(Week 09)
Public Access
- Description:
- March 1
Deadline for submission for the ALASKA STATE PARKS 40TH ANNIVERSARY
PHOTO CONTEST. The Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
(DPOR) was established in 1970, the same year that Chilkat, Kachemak
Bay, Chugach and Denali State Parks were created by the legislature. In
celebration of the 40th anniversary of the division as well as these
four parks, DPOR is holding a photo contest. Six photos will be selected
and used to create 18” x 24” full color anniversary posters which will
be distributed throughout the state. Entries should be high quality
images taken of or within any state park managed area during any season
and from any year. For more information go to
http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/photocontest.htm.
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- **March 2 & 3
ANCHORAGE - ANILCA SEMINAR will be at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Alaska.
Institute of the North Senior Fellow, DR. ROGER PEARSON, will moderate
the two-day session that includes guest speakers from a variety of
sectors who have experience with this federal law and its implications.
At the request of Congress, the Institute of the North created a
detailed and in-depth training curriculum on the Alaska National
Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) of 1980. The curriculum
illuminates the Alaska context for this sweeping and historic lands act
and explains, in detail, its unique aspects. The seminar cost includes
comprehensive ANILCA Study Guide and CD, lunches, continental breakfasts
and lively discussion. Space is limited and registration is encouraged
by Feb. 8; registration closes Feb. 19. For more information, go to
http://www.institutenorth.org/servlet/content/anilca.html or contact
Nancy Hemsath at 907-771-2443 or nhemsath@institutenorth.org.
- Description:
- March 3
Deadline for nominations for the ALASKA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION (ACF)
AWARDS. Each year, ACF recognizes Alaskans who have made long-term
contributions to the conservation movement in Alaska. The categories are
for exceptional works as a VOLUNTEER (Hunter Award); PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE (Murie Award); CIVIL SERVICE (Thomas Award); ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION (Dixon Award)’ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY; FILM OR VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY
(Houseberg Awards); ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM BY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR
(Wilcher Award) and NATIVE WRITERS on the ENVIRONMENT. For information
and nomination forms are available at www.alaskaconservation.org or by
calling ACF at 907-276-1917.
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- **March 3
SEWARD - The MARINE INVASIVE SPECIES WORKSHOP at the ALASKA SEALIFE
CENTER will hold a public presentation to increase awareness regarding
marine invasive species to local and state stakeholders. to be held at
the Alaska SeaLife Center. The Workshop will be a joint effort among the
Alaska Invasive Species Working Group and will bring together various
collaborating organizations in an effort to identify key concerns and
recommend priorities to address marine invasive species issues in
Alaska.. Please RSVP, since space is limited, to Rebekka Federer at
(907)224-6377, (907)224-6320 (fax) or email
rebekka_federer@alaskasealife.org.
- Time:
- 9:00am-5:00pm
- Description:
- February 20, March 6, April 3
KENAI - ALASKA WATER WISE, a BOATING COURSE designed for Alaskans will
be held from 9am to 5pm on each Saturday at the Kenai River Center on
the Kenai Peninsula. This course is approved by the National Association
of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by the U.S.
Coast Guard. The course satisfies most states boating safety education
requirements and may even qualify boaters for boat insurance discounts.
Segments include pre-departure preparation, boating operations, boating
emergencies, cold-water survival, navigation/rules of the road, and
legal requirements. Students who attend all sessions, and pass the
written exam and skills will be issued a course completion certificate.
This course has also been approved for eight hours of Continuing Medical
Education (CME) training by the State of Alaska, Department of Health
and Social Services. The courses are free, but pre-registration is
encouraged. For more information contact Park Rangers Ali Eskelin or
Jack Ransom at (907) 262-5581.
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