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Welcome to the July 2009 edition of our quarterly newsletter, The Observer.

EscortsLegislation to save Sound's escort system introduced in Congress
The citizens’ council’s drive to preserve the dual-tug oil tanker escort system took a major step forward in mid-May, when Alaska Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich introduced federal legislation to mandate its continuation.

Senator BegichBegich endorses citizen oversight for Alaska's Arctic regions
Alaska Senator Mark Begich has called for the creation of an Arctic Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council to ensure local voices will be heard on oil industry development in Alaska’s northernmost areas.

Savannah Lewis

Seldovia's Lewis is committee guru for web technology
Seldovia resident Savannah Lewis is a strong believer in the council’s mission.

Student at Kasitsna BayStudents experience tidal zone at Kasitsna Bay
May drill tested response readiness in two stages
Steve LewisCitizen's council board chooses new officers
Devens resigns as head of citizens' council
Anchorage office sees staff changes
Invasive species: Green crab monitoring
Coming up in the September 2009 Observer...

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