Valdez Museum hosted its opening reception last Friday for local artist Erica Shirk’s new exhibition “Planetary Alaska.” The works on display explored the state’s natural wonders like volcanoes and glaciers in a more abstract way. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat has this report. Click on his photo to hear the story. Advertisement […]
Environment
Preliminary damage estimate from Alaska quake set at $76M
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A preliminary assessment of the impact of last month’s magnitude 7.0 earthquake in south central Alaska shows an early damage estimate of $76 million. The Anchorage Daily News reports the state plans to use the data to submit a request for a major disaster declaration from […]
New Feature – Weekly Snow Report from Alaska Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche Closes Thompson Pass
An avalanche early Saturday morning closed the southern portion of the Richardson Highway outside of Valdez for 12 hours. With limited air service and no ferries running, many city residents were forced to change plans. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat has this report. Click on his picture to listen to the story. […]
KCHU News Audio-11/30 Earthquake
From KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat A magnitude 7.0 earthquake centered eight miles north of Alaska’s largest city struck at 8:30 this morning. Damage in Anchorage caused widespread power outages, school closures and shutdown of some city bridges and roadways. Governor Bill Walker issued a declaration of disaster as crews worked to […]
Cordova Comprehensive Plan Survey
link to survey
2019 Alaska Ocean Leadership Nominations Open
Advertisement http://www.alaskasealife.org/
RCAC-New Tech Improves Knowledge of Water Circulation in Port Valdez
By Jeremy Robida Council Project Manager This year, the Council completed a multi-year study with the Prince William Sound Science Center to better understand how water circulates within Port Valdez. The study documented seasonal changes to the circulation due to fresh water runoff in spring and summer as well as […]
RCAC-Piping inspections near completion
From RCAC Posted on 08/13/2018 By Austin Love Council Project Manager For the first time since the facility’s construction was completed in 1977, a majority of the large diameter crude oil piping at Alyeska’s Valdez Marine Terminal is undergoing a comprehensive inspection, both externally and internally. The inspections of these […]