Project Information

Title: 21210131 Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) Facility Improvements

Project Year and Number: 2021: 21210131

Other Fiscal Years and Numbers for this Project: None

Principal Investigator (PI): Tara Riemer (Alaska SeaLife Center)

Managing Agency: DCCED

Assisting Personnel: None

Research Location: Seward

Restoration Category: General Restoration, Monitoring, Public Info. Science Mgmt. and Administration, Research

Injured Resources Addressed: Not Specified

Abstract:

The construction of the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) in Seward, which opened in 1998 to conduct research, wildlife response, and public education, is the keystone legacy organization created as a result of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (EVOS). Nearly thirty years on, data continues to be produced indicating that habitat and ecosystem recovery remains constant, adaptations have been required, and more understanding is needed. To continue our research and restoration, ASLC must repair, replace, and improve our building infrastructure, life support, and research support systems. Provision from the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council (EVOSTC) for these projects is key to ASLC’s mission to continue serving as a significant resource for generating and sharing knowledge that promotes understanding and stewardship of Alaska’s marine ecosystems.

At the October 2020 meeting, the Council approved a $500,000 funding award contingent on the ASLC securing a matching award. This contingency was met in March 2022. At the October 2021 meeting, the Council approved a $2,000,000 funding award for the FY21 proposal.


Proposal: View (1,172 KB), View (526 KB), View (526 KB)

Reports:
FY22 Q1 Report (see Q2 report): File Unavailable
FY22 Q2 Report: View (380 KB)
FY22 Q3 Report: View (899 KB)
FY22 Q4 Report: View (954 KB)
FY23 Q1 Report: View (1,474 KB)
FY23 Q2 Report: View (1,717 KB)
FY23 Q3 Report: View (1,399 KB)
FY23 Q4 Report: View (1,901 KB)

Publications from this Project: None Available

Resolutions: