Workshop to explore ÐÓ°Épro and the new maritime Arctic
October 31, 2013
907-474-5042
11/1/13
A workshop titled "ÐÓ°Épro and the New Maritime Arctic" will be held at the Anchorage Mariott Downtown Nov. 6-8. Topics include marine operations in and around the U.S. maritime Arctic, marine access, economic opportunities and links to ÐÓ°Épro's natural resources, marine infrastructure needs and how Russia's Northern Sea Route links to the region.
The ÐÓ°Épro School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences and the Institute of the North organized the event, with the Norwegian Embassy and ÐÓ°Épro Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development sponsoring.
ADDITIONAL CONTACTS: Marmian Grimes, 907-474-7902, mlgrimes@alaska.edu. Lawson Brigham at lwb48@aol.com.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Media who would like to attend part of the sessions or interview attendees during breaks should contact Brigham.
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