Discover Southeast Alaska (Southeast Alaska by Small Ship)
Glaciers, whales, and wild fjords; expert-led, up-close adventures in Alaska’s Inside Passage.
Glaciers, whales, and wild fjords; expert-led, up-close adventures in Alaska’s Inside Passage.
Day 1: Depart for Juneau, Alaska | Embarkation
Day 2: Icy Strait or Neka Bay
Day 3: Glacier Bay National Park
Day 4: Glacier Bay National Park
Day 5: Chichagof Island
Day 6: Frederick Sound
Day 7: Tracy Arm | Sawyer Glacier
Day 8: Juneau | Disembarkation | Depart
I teach Water Policy and Politics, Sustainable and Fossil Energy, Great Lakes Policy and Management, and Sustainability Leadership Development. After a long career in the nonprofit advocacy sector — culminating in the role of Great Lakes regional executive director at the National Wildlife Federation — I joined U-M as a professor of practice and engagement at the School for Environment and Sustainability in 2023. In 2025, I became director of the University of Michigan Water Center. My research and interests focus on improving water policy, assisting coastal communities in dealing with the water-related impacts of climate change, and connecting nonacademics with the vast array of water-related research and education at U-M. My particular expertise is in policies and programs impacting the Great Lakes, and I also have significant experience in energy policy and environmental leadership.
I am an avid hiker, kayaker, and outdoorsperson in general, with a particular fondness for northern ecosystems. I’ve had the privilege of traveling to Alaska twice before (but never to SE Alaska), as well as to Svalbard and many other Arctic/northern destinations. The combination of scenery, wildlife, and opportunities to explore spectacular areas while learning about the ecosystems and communities seems unique and exciting. Since this is not a research trip, I am interested in examining the impacts of our changing weather patterns on this beautiful and vulnerable area.
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