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Opportunity for Public Comment Protecting the Tongass National Rainforest
In 2001, the USDA Forest Service enacted the “Roadless Rule”, prohibiting road construction for the purposes of logging in pristine National Forests and Grasslands. The federal regulation protects national treasures and clean drinking water for future generations, as 35% of our nation’s drinking water comes from National Forests. In January, the State of Alaska petitioned the Now is the time to express to the Forest Service the importance of the largest remaining temperate rainforest in the country, global tourist attraction, and vital habitat for Alaskan fish and wildlife populations. Public comments must be received in writing by October 15th. You can submit comments online, via email, or hardcopy through the mail. Click here for more information. There will also be a public meeting this Thursday, September 27th at 5:30pm in the UAA Gorsuch Commons, room #107, if you would like to hear from the USDA Forest Service and learn more about proposed developments and the regulatory process. Register to Vote!
Tour of Whittier
Each year the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company trains local fisherman in Southcentral Alaska for oil spill response. I was able to witness this training in Whittier, and I am grateful for the local fishermen who prepare and make themselves available to respond to environmental crises. |
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State Capitol Bldg, Room 102 Juneau, AK 99801 (907) 465--4939 (800) 465-4939 |
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Contact Other Elected Officials |
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Governor Bill Walker 907-269-7450 |
Senator Dan Sullivan 907-271-5915 |
Senator Lisa Murkowski 907-271-3735 |
Congressman Don Young 907-271-5978 |
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Write a Letter to the Editor Submit your 175 word letter to the Alaska Dispatch News, attn: letters to the editor email: letters@alaskadispatch.com; fax: 907-258-2157 |
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