Spring 2021 Science Lectures
Friday, April 23, 7pm (Alaska time)
Monitoring for Marine Invasives in Prince William Sound
With Mia Siebenmorgen, Youth Invasive Species Intern
Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council
Marine invasive species, such as the Chinese Mitten Crab or the European Green Crab, pose significant threats to native species in Prince William Sound. Since 2014, the PWS RCAC has had five high school interns who monitor for marine invasive species in Cordova during the summer. So far, only native species have been caught. As the current intern, I’ll discuss the PWS RCAC, the importance of citizen science (especially involving youth!), the importance of monitoring for invasive species and my methods!
Friday, April 30, 7pm
Conserving "Our" Birds: Migratory Birds in Alaska
​with Casey Burns, Wildlife and Threatened & Endangered Species Lead, BLM Alaska
Many sensitive bird species that breed in the relatively undisturbed habitats of Alaska use flyways that take them out of the Western Hemisphere and into countries with vastly different management situations. If not addressed, limiting factors throughout a bird’s annual migratory cycle can affect their survival. Many Alaskan bird species, especially shorebirds, are in decline and the need for coordinated flyway-wide action is urgent. Casey Burns of BLM will share opportunities to further conservation by increasing international collaboration on migratory bird outreach, management, and research.
Friday, May 7, 7pm
Birding For Beginners
with Autumn Young, Campbell Creek Science Center
Do you want to discover more about the birds near you? Are you curious about which bird is singing each bird song you hear? Tune in with Autumn Young, Outreach Educator at the Campbell Creek Science Center, to discover the joy of learning about the birds around you. Autumn will discuss basic bird identification by sight and sound, how to use and choose binoculars, and ways you can contribute to the community science platform, eBird.
Science Lecture Recordings:  
Nelchina Caribou Herd with Heidi Hatcher, ADF&G  December 2020
Click here to access recording.  Password Nelchina20
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Bird Studies in Alaska's National Parks with Jeremy Mizel and Carol McIntyre, NPS January 2021
Click here to access recording Passcode 5V@cTxN^

How Did the Salmon Cross the Road?  Fish Passage and Culvert Replacements with Kate Morse, Copper River Watershed Project January 2021
Click here to access recording   Passcode:  .1F1JoQu

Archaeology on the Shores of Ancient Lake Atna with Lee Reininghaus, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park February 2021
Click here to access recording   Passcode: aB9&$AH$

Archaeology on the Shores of Ancient Lake Atna: The Excavation of NAB-00533 with John T. White, Texas A&M University February 2021
Click here to access recording  Passcode: M2*0+=e#
 WISE, in partnership with Prince William Sound Community College, Copper Country Alliance,  and the Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., hosts a public science  lecture series beginning in the fall of each year. Venues vary depending on lecture. Past lecturers have included professional storytellers, biologists, seismologists, and historians.
WISE would like to thank our partners and sponsors for the science lecture series: US National Park Service, University of Alaska's Prince William Sound College, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, and the Copper Country Alliance. With their support. WISE is able to continue to provide this informative and engaging service to the Copper River Basin.