A newsletter from the Prince William Sound Science Center

May 18, 2021

Featured Photo: XtraTuf boots are a year-round essential for living and working in Cordova. This is a common sight at the Science Center, especially in springtime. This photo was taken in May 2019.

Summer is just around the corner and with it comes field research for our science staff and SUMMER CAMP for our education team! Summer camps are some of our most loved programs and we are so excited to be back at it this year. Our Headwaters to Ocean (H2O) Camps allow campers to experience the unique ecosystems that surround Cordova through science, exploration, and play.

We have four camps this summer:

Sea Stars (grades 3-5): May 31-June 4 & July 12-16

Orcas (grades 6-8): July 19-23 & July 26-30

Camp Registration is open for our H2O day camps. register now to reserve your spot. Come explore, learn, and play in this beautiful place we call home.

Don't miss our upcoming fundraiser, June 6-11. The online auction is filled with incredible artwork, jewelry, travel opportunities, and so much more. We'll be adding listings daily as opening day draws near. Our livestream event on the evening of June 11 will be hosted by PWSSC Education Director Lauren Bien, along with some special guests and updates on our new facilities.

Kate Dugan is the Valdez Communications Manager for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. She is responsible for the company’s public and community relations in Prince William Sound and manages Alyeska’s philanthropy budget for the region.

Before her current role, she served as a legislative aide for the Alaska State Legislature and worked in public policy for a number of Alaskan non-profits. She has served on the board of Valdez’s local public radio station, KCHU, and the Providence Alaska Foundation. Kate has called Alaska home for more than 15 years and currently lives in the mountains outside of Valdez with her husband and daughter. They enjoy all the exploration and adventure that the mountains and ocean provide. 

Keemi is a rescue kitty from Cordova. She loves her people but is terrified whenever anyone else comes in the house (COVID has been good to her!). Rocko is also a rescue from Cordova. He loves everyone and wants to be petted 24/7. He also produces more hair than a sheep, year-round! I am thankful for the companionship, joy, and entertainment they bring to our family.

PWSSC Human: Rebecca Dodge, Bookkeeper

Age/Breed: Keemi: 3 years old/muted tabby mix; Rocko: 9 years old/fuzzy, black lab mix.

Favorite Activities: Keemi loves scratching (people and the stair rail), playing catch on the stairs, and harassing her big brother, Rocko. He enjoys belly flopping into any body of water, wallowing in mud holes, rolling in snow, and chasing sticks.

Favorite Toys: Pom-poms, pipe cleaners, boxes, balls of yarn, and rubber bands; sticks and squeaky toys.

Favorite Foods: Salmon, butter, and kitty treats; yogurt and everything else.

Biggest Fears: ANY loud noise and people from the outside world; going on the boat and his little sister, Keemi