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NEWS: Ruling Endangers Wild Kenai River Kings, Rainbows and Dollies: Rep. Gara Files Formal Request for Reconsideration

January 30, 2015

JUNEAU – Today, Rep. Les Gara (D-Anchorage) filed a formal request for a reversal of a ruling by the Federal Subsistence Board that will threaten Alaska’s world class wild King Salmon, Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden. Prized early and late run wild King Salmon have been decimated in recent years. Early run Kenai River King runs have fallen from over 20,012 fish in 1988 to roughly 2,049 in 2013. Late run Kenai Kings have fallen from 81,700 in 1988 to 19,700 in 2013.

Note from Rep. Gara: Unnecessary Danger to Kenai Kings and Trout; SB 21 Oil Loopholes Kill Value Of ANWR Oil

January 26, 2015

This state has a history of railing against the federal government. Well, this is a part rail and a part call for personal responsibility so we get our own house in order.

NEWS: Rep. Gara Calls for Feds to Reconsider Ruling Endangering Wild Kenai River Kings, Rainbows and Dollies

January 26, 2015

JUNEAU – Last week, the Federal Subsistence Board, by a narrow vote, issued a ruling that threatens Alaska’s prized, world class wild king salmon, rainbow trout and dolly varden.

NEWS: Rep. Gara Comments on EPA Bristol Bay Mining Impact Report

January 15, 2014

Today, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency issued its final assessment of the impact of mining in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska.

Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: North to Alaska: Ventures in the Interior

September 4, 2013

I have been fortunate all summer to attend many community events, meeting with friends, new and old, from our midtown district as well as the greater Anchorage area. Recently, I took a trip to the Interior to attend the Chena Renewable Energy Fair as part of my duties with the House Special Committee on Energy. While I was in the north country, I had several other meetings to better educate myself on issues facing Alaskans.

Note from Rep. Gara: Good Urban and Rural Projects, and That Tennis Court.

August 22, 2013

A Newer, Safer, Stronger Covenant House

First, Covenant House opened a new facility in Anchorage – which the Legislature, private entities and foundations and others helped fund. And you might want to volunteer there after reading this – their number is 272-1255. I did last week on a pizza and movie outing, and plan to again.

NEWS: Legislators Comment on Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment

June 28, 2013

Governor should act, or EPA will have to

This week, Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) and Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) submitted comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding its Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment.

NEWS: Representative Tarr Asks FDA to Consider Recent GM Salmon Study

June 12, 2013

Findings that GM salmon can breed with wild fish are alarming

Anchorage – Today Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) submitted a letter to the FDA asking them to take into consideration a recently published study from McGill University that shows that genetically modified salmon are capable of breeding with wild fish.

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