Release Date: July 30, 2019 Contact: Joint Fire Information Center: (208) 274-3316 Final Update for Chetaslina and Long Fires COPPER CENTER, AK – With the increase of precipitation received over the Chetaslina and Long fires in the past several days, fire activity continues to be minimal. Fire personnel will continue […]
Environment
Alaska Lawmakers Again Fail to Override-AP
1 of 3State Sen. John. Coghill, a Fairbanks Republican, speaks during a joint session of the Alaska Legislature Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Juneau, Alaska. Lawmakers are meeting for a second day to consider overriding Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes, but still don’t have the needed 45 votes as about […]
A Reminder from DEC
Dust consists of tiny solid particles carried by air currents. These particles are formed by disintegration or fracture processes, such as grinding, crushing or impact. Significant sources include unpaved roads, agriculture, construction sites and mining industries. When inhaled, fine particles of dust can accumulate in the respiratory system causing various […]
Waterfront Master Plan Meetings 5/20 and 22
Governor Dunleavy Facebook Live Townhall Tuesday 5/7
PWS Science Center Anniversary Reception
Valdez Small Boat Harbor Oil Spill 4/12 – KCHU Audio
A Ford truck parked on Harbor Drive leaked an unknown quantity of diesel into Valdez Harbor this morning (Friday). Crews with the United States Coast Guard and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation were attempting to clean up the liquid fuel before it washed with rainwater into storm drains just above […]
Wrangell-St. Elias Listening Sessions
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April 20-28 is National Park Week
This month, the weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and flowers are starting to bloom. And best of all, every April the National Park Foundation and the National Park Service come together to celebrate National Park Week. During National Park Week, we invite you to join us […]