They assembled, for the first time, the government agencies, businesses, and other interest groups involved in PWS issues. More than 100 people attended. Whittier, a town of 300 people on Prince William Sound, was formerly accessible only by train, boat, and plane. The MAP workshop resulted in an immediate policy response by both state and federal government. They will jointly develop an action plan to address possible issues resulting from the tunnel's opening that arise in their areas of responsibility.
Similar action is under way now by federal agencies.
Today Show June 7 to comment on the opening of the road. Pristash Attends Publishing University Sea Grant sales manager Sherri Pristash attended the Publishers Marketing Association's Publishing University in Chicago in late May-early June. The Jurkovich Award is given out by the Alaska Fisheries Science Center to honor individuals for their outstanding contributions to the fishing industry. The award was presented at the May meeting of the SFOS Advisory Council in Kodiak. Sue Keller edited the book, and Dave Brenner designed the cover and text pages.