Public Safety

EPA Rejects Fairbanks/North Pole Air Quality Plan

EPA Rejects Fairbanks/North Pole Air Quality Plan

Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to disapprove the Fairbanks Fine Particulate State Implementation Plan (SIP). The North Pole and Fairbanks areas have a serious air pollution issue, caused primarily by residential wood smoke.

Prince William Sound RCAC Recertification Application for Public Review

Prince William Sound RCAC Recertification Application for Public Review

The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council is seeking recertification as the alternative voluntary advisory group for Prince William Sound, as authorized under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90). The application has been submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard

Ocean Leadership Awards Nominations Open

Ocean Leadership Awards Nominations Open

The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) announces the opening of the nomination period for the 2023 Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards. ASLC established the Awards to recognize those who have made significant contributions to ocean sciences, education, and resource management in Alaska.