Resources

Federal Maritime Administration (MARAD) – Port Infrastructure Development Program – Provides grants and guidance for U.S. port infrastructure projects.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Civil Works Program (Ports & Harbors) – Research and planning resources for port dredging, expansion, and maintenance.
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Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities – Ports & Harbors – State-level planning and updates relevant to Alaska’s port infrastructure.
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McKinley Research Group – Alaska Visitor Industry Reports – Economic impact studies, visitor statistics, and tourism planning resources.
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Destination Stewardship Center – Best practices and case studies on balancing tourism growth with community wellbeing.
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Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) – Criteria & Guidance – Standards and frameworks for sustainable tourism, applicable to port communities.
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) – Sustainability Reports – Industry research and policy direction on environmental and community impacts.
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Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) – Research & Reports – Visitor trends, community sentiment, and collaboration opportunities.
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Sitka Sound Science Center – Community Research – Models for community-based research related to cruise and port impacts.
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BC Chamber of Shipping (Canada) – Resources for cross-border port and cruise industry collaboration.
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U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) – Grants & Resources – Programs supporting economic resilience in coastal and tourism-dependent communities.
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National Association of Counties (NACo) – Coastal & Port Resources – Publications on revenue strategies, economic diversification, and federal advocacy.
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Alaska Municipal League (AML) – AKFederalFunding – Policy briefs, funding opportunities, and municipal case studies.
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Arctic Council – Arctic Shipping & Port Sustainability – Publications on Arctic marine shipping, emissions, and environmental protection.
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Green Marine Environmental Program – Certification and performance reporting program for sustainable port operations.
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NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries – Maritime Heritage & Environment – Guidance on protecting coastal ecosystems impacted by marine traffic.
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PNW to Alaska Green Corridor
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Harvard Kennedy School – Case Studies on Community Engagement – Practical examples of stakeholder engagement in infrastructure and tourism planning.
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U.S. Census Bureau – Community Data Tools – Demographic and economic data to support local impact assessments.
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Pew Research Center – Public Sentiment Reports – National-level public opinion data relevant to tourism, environment, and governance.
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