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This session will provide an update on the statewide Alaska Copper Ammo Challenge. Team members will discuss public reception, ongoing efforts, and new collaborations. Additionally, information presented will include lead sources, including locally relevant sources such as ammunition and Alaska-specific household sources. Health effects, including from acute and chronic low-dose exposure will be covered. This is a collaborative presentation between ...

Mariculture in Alaska (marine culture of macroalgae and shellfish) has received significant attention and investment in recent years. The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council invested more than $30 million (USD) in Alaskan mariculture-related projects and infrastructure in October 2021. The US Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $49 million to the “Alaska Mariculture Cluster” under its Build Back Better Regional ...

This presentation explores the full lifecycle of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, offering practical guidance from both the owner's and consultant's viewpoints. Attendees will learn how to define project needs, structure and write an effective RFP, and navigate the evaluation and selection process to achieve better project outcomes. Key topics include: •What an RFP is and its role in ...