Outreach Coordinator
Linda Robinson
907.273.6235
3709 Spenard Rd., Ste. 100
Anchorage, AK 99503
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The Alaska Section, American Water Resources Association (AWRA), has a secondary and primary education grant program available to purchase watershed monitoring equipment, references, and to award science fair prizes to students doing work on watershed monitoring. Some of the equipment awarded in the past has included water calendars, aquatic collection sets, water-quality testing supplies and sensors, and weather sensors. For more information please contact Michael Lilly at mlilly@gwscientific.com or call 907-479-8891.
A monthly column by Linda Robinson, “Community Corner,” is published in PWSRCAC’s print newsletter, The Observer. Visit the Newsroom to read these articles.
Education
Besides visiting each Prince William Sound community annually and tending the PWSRCAC booth at national and international events, our outreach coordinator and other staff members participate in other educational efforts.
Programs
Youth Area Watch
PWSRCAC staff member Dan Gilson takes Valdez students out “green crabbing.” They set traps in places likely to catch the non-indigenous species (NIS) Carcinus maenas (European Green Crab), which so far has not been found in the sound. Monitoring the absence or presence of this NIS is an important piece of the region’s ecological puzzle. Currently found along the West coast of the Unites States, the European Green Crab is considered a serious potential threat due to the proximity of their geographical distribution to Alaskan waters, their ability to survive and adapt in new environments, and the negative ecological impacts they have had in the areas already invaded. The council is in the process of expanding this program to other Prince William Sound communities. Please also see our Youth Involvement page, NIS introduction page and NIS fact sheet page.
Presentations
If you would like PWSRCAC to speak to your group, please contact Linda Robinson (see top of this page for contact information).
Free Media
Videos/DVDs
Where do I go from here? (2006) This DVD interviews students, instructors, professors, and companies in the fields of marine science and seafaring. The goal is to encourage students with interests in these areas to receive education or training, and provide information on ways to accomplish this.
Prince William Sound: After the Oil Spill (2003, by Willard Island Video Productions, Bill Rome). A tour of the sound by inflatable boat, with spectacular images of wildlife, oil spill damage and prevention, and scenery by award-winning photographer.
Coloring Book
PWSRCAC’s popular coloring book features drawings donated by local artists relating to the wildlife in Prince William Sound and the safe transportation of oil. Contact Linda Robinson for copies. See the covers for the coloring books and download pages.
