The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) is excited to release the Resource Log, which is a tool to help users interested in exploring the wealth of reports and information created by the wide variety of AMC projects and programs. AMC its partners regularly publish reports, updates, papers, presentations, videos, and other resources that highlight the ongoing work, partnerships, and impacts of the grant coalition. These resources range from short progress updates to long, comprehensive final reports and provide valuable information about mariculture research and AMC programmatic activities throughout Alaska.

While the materials included on the page are already published on their relevant AMC website pages, the Resource Log consolidates all the information into one record. This record, which is organized chronologically by month, is designed to complement the existing project pages. Having a centralized location for project outcomes and reports may be used in conjunction with the current flow of the AMC website, which is organized primarily by grant component project. The Resource Log will help make information, insights, and program developments more accessible and increase project transparency.

Background

Southeast Conference (SEC) is the federally designated Economic Development District (EDD) for Southeast Alaska, as well as the state designated Alaska Regional Development Organization. SEC’s mission is to undertake and support activities that promote strong economies, sustainable communities, and a healthy environment in Southeast Alaska.

In September 2022, Southeast Conference was awarded a $49 million U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC) grant to catalyze a viable and sustainable mariculture industry in Alaska, supporting the production of shellfish and seaweed, for the long-term benefit of the state’s economy, environment, and communities.

SEC leads the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) grant coalition, which includes members of Alaska’s mariculture industry, tribal organizations, regulatory agencies, university system, regional EDDs, trade organizations, and others. A Governance Body, composed of AMC coalition leaders and Tribal executives from each of the project regions, guides the grant’s work and equity metrics.

The AMC has complementary grant components designed to break down barriers and develop Alaska’s mariculture industry. The Overarching Narrative explains how the grant components work together to grow the industry in an equitable and responsible manner. The full project period for the Alaska Mariculture Cluster is October 1, 2022 to September 38, 2026, though some projects may be extended up until May 28, 2027.