Western Alaska Geographic Response Strategies: Island Zone
The workgroup selected 10 sites from the list of candidate sites for GRS development. The map shows the GRS selected sites, while the site selection matrix and site selection key summarize the resources at risk for each site. The site selection process took into consideration environmental sensitivity, risk of being impacted from a waterborne spill, and feasibility of successfully protecting the site with existing technology.
Site Selection Documents
Geographic Response Strategies (GRS)
- I-01 NE Lagoon (PDF 1.6M)
- I-02 Hall Island (PDF 1M)
- I-03 Shoal Bay/Mekoryuk River (PDF 2.2M)
- I-04 Iookswarat Bay/Jewoak Creek/Anluk Creek (PDF 3.3M)
- I-05 Nariksmiut/Ahding River (PDF 3M)
- I-06 Nash Harbor (PDF 2.8M)
- I-07 Duchikthluk Bay (PDF 3.6M)
- I-08 Nunarriugarmiut Lagoon (PDF 3.1M)
- I-09 Kaliksneethnook River Area (PDF 1.9M)
- I-10 Koweejoongak River/Vakeekalik Creek (PDF 3.4M)
GRS Updates Pending Approval
- Currently no updates pending approval
The Geographic Response Strategies (GRS) and tactics described on this site and in the area plans, are NOT prescriptive in nature. They are recommended deployment configurations for initial responders. They can, and should, be adjusted to fit the current situation and environmental conditions.
For More Information
- See the GRS Links menu on this page (includes links to GRS frequently asked questions, a site evaluation form, and more information on the site selection process)
- Contact DEC at dec.spar.grs@alaska.gov
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