SeaBank Summit
Dear Editor: When visiting with neighbors and fellow fishermen our recent conversations often touch on the changes in marine ecosystems we are seeing. While we see ‘‘what’’ is happening we wonder about ‘‘why.’’ Why are there fewer birds in Sitka Sound? Why are feed fish like capelin and sand lance disappearing? Is it the warmer and rising acidification of marine waters, or something else?
That’s why I was glad to learn about the SeaBank Summit happening at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Centennial Hall. Coastal temperate rainforest expert Dominick DellaSala will be in town to explain how our region’s climate is changing, and what the implications for us are. I’m also looking forward to Sitka’s Alana Peterson comments on sustainable economies; and hearing yellow cedar expert Lauren Oakes read from her book ‘‘Treekeepers.’’
This fundraiser for the Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust will be informative and, like most events in Sitka, also a lot of fun. Organizers promised Thai coho wraps, a silent auction, door prizes, etc. You won’t need to be a climate advocate to enjoy yourself and learn something relevant to life in Sitka.
Sarah and I already bought our tickets online at www.thealaskatrust.org/seabank-summit. Seating is limited, so I recommend securing a spot as soon as possible. Bring your appetite for local seafood and a chocolate dessert, along with your climate questions about the future of Southeast Alaska. See you at Harrigan Centennial Hall on Nov. 13.
More information is at 907 738-9942.
Eric Jordan, Sitka
