Presentation: Afognak and Kodiak Islands
Afognak and Kodiak Islands are recognized as having some of the most unique coastal ecosystems in the world - supporting abundant fish and wildlife, outstanding habitat and rich subsistence traditions. Through compelling visual images and words, Tim Richardson takes us on a journey to these pristine habitats and shares his experiences with more two decades of habitat restoration after the Exxon Valdez oil spill and his on-going work to conserve and protect these biologically diverse island ecosystems.
Presentation: Afognak and Kodiak Islands - Conserving these Unique Coastal Ecosystems
Speaker: Tim Richardson, Director of Government Affairs for the American Land Conservancy and Editor of the book Kodiak Bears and the Exxon Valdez
Afognak and Kodiak Islands are recognized as having some of the most unique coastal ecosystems in the world - supporting abundant fish and wildlife, outstanding habitat and rich subsistence traditions. Through compelling visual images and words, Tim Richardson takes us on a journey to these pristine habitats and shares his experiences with more two decades of habitat restoration after the Exxon Valdez oil spill and his on-going work to conserve and protect these biologically diverse island ecosystems.
When: 2:00PM Friday June 5, 2009
Where: Alaska Public Lands Information Center Auditorium (605 West 4th Avenue - Downtown Anchorage)
