Month: March 2023

Invasive species intern recognized for stewardship of Alaska’s coastal waters

Photo of Mia holding a small crab discovered while setting traps for invasive European green crab. The crab she is holding is native to Alaska.
Mia Siebenmorgen Cresswell

By Maia Draper-Reich, Danielle Verna, & Kate Morse

In January, the Alaska SeaLife Center announced that the Council’s former intern Mia Siebenmorgen Cresswell would receive one of its 2023 Alaska Ocean Leadership awards. These awards are given to Alaskans who have made “significant contributions to the awareness and sustainability of the state’s marine resources.”

The Council was proud to support her nomination for the Ocean Youth Award category, which recognizes an individual or team of youth up to 19 years old who has displayed a dedication to promoting the understanding and stewardship of Alaska’s oceans. This honor includes a $500 cash prize.

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Board of Directors confirm new representatives

At the January meeting of the Board of Directors, the Council confirmed the appointment of directors for two Cordova member entities. Robert Beedle, who has represented the City of Cordova since 2013, was appointed by the Cordova District Fishermen United to represent their interests. This left the City of Cordova’s seat vacant. The city named … Read more

Council seeking help with oil spill contingency plan reviews

The Council is soliciting statements of qualifications from experts who are familiar with contingency planning issues in Alaska.  The Council participates in: the State of Alaska’s public reviews of the Prince William Sound crude oil tanker oil spill contingency plans, the Valdez Marine Terminal oil spill contingency plan, and the federal and state preparedness plans … Read more

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