Ed Schoenfeld

JUNEAU, ALASKA (2010-02-02) The state's cruise-ship science advisory panel met for the first time Monday, Feb. 1. The introductory session brought members up to speed on pollution-control issues and procedural matters. But the controversy surrounding its membership, and the law that set it in place, was not far from the surface.

Look below for links to more information about the science panel and the issues it’s considering, as well as links to previous stories.

Read more about the Cruise Ship Wastewater Science Panel.

Hear earlier reports about the panel:

-- Activist booted off state cruise-ship science panel

-- Palin signs cruise-ship wastewater bill

-- Cruise lines seek mixing zones for discharge

Denise Koch, DEC Cruise Ship Program Manager, standing, speaks to the science
advisory panel at its first meeting, Feb. 1, 2010.