February 2 - 6, 2009 Alaska Forum on the Environment

Egan & Dena'ina Convention Centers

Anchorage, Alaska

Each year, over 1,500 people attend the Alaska Forum on the Environment (AFE) to learn more about the environment and meet other Alaskans that work in the environmental field. The diversity of attendees at this statewide gathering sets this conference apart from any other. The Forum will have a focused theme during the first 2 days of the conference on the 20th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill with keynote presentations, breakout sessions and exhibits. Go to: http://www.akforum.com for the full agenda and to register.

Monday & Tuesday: 20th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill conference theme, includes keynote addresses both days, concurrent sessions and exhibits.

MONDAY:
- Breakout sessions begin in the morning and run through the afternoon, presenting an overview and status of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council restoration program including the persistent effects and toxicity of lingering oil. Presenters include: Jeep Rice, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Jeff Short, consultant, retired NOAA; Eva Saulitis, North Gulf Oceanic Society; Jim Bodkin, US Geological Service; and Ron Heintz, NOAA.

- Lunch keynote: Craig Tillery, Deputy Attorney General, State of Alaska.
- Evening reception: co-hosted by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council and Oil Spill Recovery Institute.

TUESDAY:
- Breakout session in the morning: Community Forum.
- Lunch keynote: “When Catastrophe Strikes: Social Consequences for the Human Community“, Dr. Steven Picou, Professor of Sociology, University of South Alabama.
- Breakout sessions: Spill Prevention and Response: What’s changed (Part I & II).

For questions regarding the EVOSTC related session contact the Trustee Council office:
Phone: (907) 278-8012, 1-800-478-7745
Email: dfg.evos.restoraton@alaska.gov

• Listen to Craig Tillery's Keynote Presentation - mp3
• Listen to Dr. Steven Piccou's Keynote Presentation - mp3
• Listen to the 'Oil Remains 20 Years After the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill' Session Audio - mp3
• Listen to the '20 Years After EVOS, Initial Impacts and Killer Whales' Session Audio - mp3

March 21, 2009 Exxon Valdez 20th Anniversary Event

10:00 AM - 5 PM

Alaska Zoo

4731 O'Malley Rd.

Anchorage, Alaska

OIL SPILLS, OCEANS AND OTTERS
20 Years after the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Alaska Zoo’s New Gateway Facility

FREE

Hands-On Activities and Exhibits for All Ages: touch tank; fish printing; bald eagle presentations; oil spill exhibit, artifacts and experiments; spill prevention and response equipment; sea otter survivor stories.

Lecture and Film Series 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Lingering Oil 20 Years After the Spill: 12 noon and 2 p.m.
Killer Whale Recovery: 3 p.m.

Bird Rehabilitation: Then and Now

For more information and the day’s schedule, go to:
www.evostc.state.ak.us or call (907) 278- 8012

Sponsored by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, the
Alaska Zoo, and the Alaska SeaLife Center

Refreshments provided by Kaladi Brothers

• Listen to Jeep Rice's Presentation - mp3
• Listen to Craig Matkin's Presentation - mp3
• Listen to James Scott's Presentation - mp3

February 16, 2010 NEPA/NOI Public Meeting - Homer, Alaska

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Alaska Islands & Oceans Visitor Center

95 Sterling Highway

Homer, AK 99603

The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council (Council) announces the posting of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and the opening of a public comment period to supplement the Council’s existing Environmental Impact Statement. The public comment period will end on April 1, 2010 and a series of public meetings will be held in six communities during this time. This is the Homer meeting. For more information, please visit http://www.evostc.state.ak.us/nepa

None Available

February 17, 2010 NEPA/NOI Public Meeting - Anchorage, Alaska

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center - Kahtnu Room #1

600 West 7th Ave.

Anchorage, AK 99501

The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council (Council) announces the posting of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and the opening of a public comment period to supplement the Council’s existing Environmental Impact Statement. The public comment period will end on April 1, 2010 and a series of public meetings will be held in six communities during this time. This is the Anchorage meeting. For more information, please visit http://www.evostc.state.ak.us/nepa

• Listen to the Meeting - 18.63MB mp3

February 18, 2010 NEPA/NOI Public Meeting - Cordova, Alaska

7:00PM - 9:00PM

Cordova Public Library

622 First Street

Cordova, AK 99574

The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council (Council) announces the posting of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and the opening of a public comment period to supplement the Council’s existing Environmental Impact Statement. The public comment period will end on April 1, 2010 and a series of public meetings will be held in six communities during this time. This is the Cordova meeting. For more information, please visit http://www.evostc.state.ak.us/nepa

• Listen to the Meeting - 48.24MB mp3

March 16, 2010 NEPA/NOI Public Meeting - Seward, Alaska

6:00PM - 8:00PM

K.M. Rae Building

125 Third Avenue

Seward, AK 99664

The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council (Council) announces the posting of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and the opening of a public comment period to supplement the Council’s existing Environmental Impact Statement. The public comment period will end on April 1, 2010 and a series of public meetings will be held in six communities during this time. This is the Seward meeting. For more information, please visit http://www.evostc.state.ak.us/nepa

• Listen to the Meeting - 36.80MB mp3

March 17, 2010 NEPA/NOI Public Meeting - Valdez, Alaska

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Valdez Civic Center (NOTE: MEETING LOCATION CHANGED)

110 Clifton Drive

Valdez, AK 99686

The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council (Council) announces the posting of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and the opening of a public comment period to supplement the Council’s existing Environmental Impact Statement. The public comment period will end on April 1, 2010 and a series of public meetings will be held in six communities during this time. This is the Valdez meeting. For more information, please visit http://www.evostc.state.ak.us/nepa

• Listen to the Meeting - 21.02MB mp3

March 18, 2010 NEPA/NOI Public Meeting - Kodiak, Alaska

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center

402 Center Street

Kodiak AK 99615

The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council (Council) announces the posting of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and the opening of a public comment period to supplement the Council’s existing Environmental Impact Statement. The public comment period will end on April 1, 2010 and a series of public meetings will be held in six communities during this time. This is the Kodiak meeting. For more information, please visit http://www.evostc.state.ak.us/nepa

• Listen to the Meeting - 29.53MB mp3

November 19, 2010 FY12 Invitation for Proposals Proposers Teleconference

10:00 AM

This will be the first of two scheduled teleconferences to answer questions related to the FY12 Invitation for Proposals. Call in: 800-315-6338 Conference Code: 3456

None Available

January 7, 2011 FY12 Invitation for Proposals Proposers Teleconference

10:00 AM

This will be the second of two scheduled teleconferences to answer questions related to the FY12 Invitation for Proposals. Call in: 800-315-6338 Conference Code: 3456

None Available

January 7, 2011 FY11 Proposals Due (DOWNLOAD FORMS HERE)

Not Available

• Download Forms - 390KB zip