Meeting open to all those interested in learning about what a Waterways Saftey Committee could mean for western Alaska and the communities along the Bering Strait. Register with this online form to attend online or in-person.
Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM AKT
Location: University of Alaska Fairbanks Northwest Campus, Education Center (NW017) – 400 Front St, Nome, AK 99762
Purpose of Meeting
The U.S. Coast Guard invites waterway users to share ideas about establishing a Waterways Safety Committee (WSC) for the Bering Strait region and discuss:
- What is a waterways safety committee?
- What is important to consider in deciding if a WSC should be established for the Bering Strait region?
- What might a WSC for the region look like? The meeting is open to anyone interested, up to the maximum capacity in the room. (No limits to online participation.)
Key Goal: Identifying a Steering Group to take the lead in exploring the next steps and drafting recommendations for the formation of a formal WSC.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Haley Griffin at haley@nukaresearch.com and the U.S. Coast Guard Western Alaska Waterways Management Team: WesternAKWaterways@uscg.mil