Event Information

This event we will be focusing on how to prepare for, protect against, and prevent threats to the environment in this region. 

Developing Agenda:
 

Welcome: Clay Maitland, Founding Chairman NAMEPA
Opening Remarks: Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) via video
Setting the Stage:  Activities in the Arctic- RADM Dan Abel, Commander D17, USCG

Preparedness:

• Mead Treadwell, Pt Capital
• Industry gearing up for Arctic Activity- Kara Moriarty, AOGA
• Exercises & Preparedness- C. Agneta Dahl, MEP, Director, NJ Resources, Inc.
• Matt Hahne, Resolve Marine

Prevention:

• VADM Brian Salerno, Director, Bureau of Environmental Safety and Enforcement
• US Chairmanship of the Arctic Council- Drue Pearce, Crowell & Moring
• Jim Butler,  Managing Director, Alaska Maritime Prevention & Response Network

Protection:

• Dr. Tara Riemer, Alaska SeaLife Center
• Willie Goodwin, Chairman, Alaska Beluga Whale Committee
• Lisa Matlock, Outreach Coordinator, Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council
• Charlotte Brower, Mayor North Slope Borough

Closing remarks: RADM Duncan Smith (USCGR- Ret.), Smith Advocacy Group

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