North Aleutian Basin Energy-Fisheries
What is Alaska Sea Grant's Role? Read MoreLatest News The North Aleutian Basin Energy-Fisheries Workshop was a public meeting held March 18–19, 2008, in Anchorage. The workshop was aimed at continuing a dialogue that began in October 2007, when key stakeholders outlined their positions on development and organized the agenda for the March 2008 meeting. Meeting Outcomes (PowerPoint presentations, meeting transcripts, participant list, evaluations, comment cards, etc.) MissionTo create a forum for open dialogue based on mutual respect between fisheries stakeholders of the North Aleutian Basin and the energy industry, through which all can gain a shared understanding of the issues and concerns of the region, and participate in the region's long-term conservation and wise use. Goals- Improve fisheries stakeholder understanding of oil and gas exploration and development plans.
- Improve oil-gas industry understanding and appreciation for regional values, lifestyle.
- Create an atmosphere of shared responsibility for the region among all stakeholders.
- Improve exchange of information between and among regional stakeholders.
- Identify and address gaps in research, information, and education.
- Improve public discourse and policy decision-making.
- Create a lasting mechanism through which these goals can be advanced over time.
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