Alaska Maritime Refuge: Cliff Nesters Of St. Lazaria Island Outreach Project

Project NameCliff Nesters Of St. Lazaria Island Outreach Project
Project Number131
LocationSt. Lazaria Island, near Sitka
DatesFlexible
Durationone week in Sitka, 40+ hours pla
Number of Volunteers Needed5 FILLED
DescriptionThis project will restore a live video link from this refuge island to two interpretive exhibits in the nearby community of Sitka, AK. Replacing existing access ladders will provide safe access to the cameras & associated equipment & will christopherswartz.com minimize habitat damage for the burrow-nesting birds.
Skills Needed1 OUTREACH/ORGANIZER- This person will oversee the project and coordinate with refuge and community of Sitka 2 HELPER/OUTREACH Volunteers- aid in outreach event associated with ladder rehabiliations and installation of video link 2 LABORER- aid in the rehabiliation of ladders on island 1 SPECIALTY- information technology specialist to research with refuge approporiate audio visual equipment and installation and adjustment in Sitka and St. Lazaria SPECIALTY 1
Other Outreach OpportunitiesIn conjunction wit the installation of the camera and the ladder rehabiliation, one or two outreach events will be held in Sitka to increase awareness.