Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to disapprove the Fairbanks Fine Particulate State Implementation Plan (SIP). The North Pole and Fairbanks areas have a serious air pollution issue, caused primarily by residential wood smoke.
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US gets 1 bid for oil and gas lease in Alaska’s Cook Inlet
By AUDREY McAVOY December 30, 2022 The U.S. government on Friday said it received one bid for the right to drill offshore for oil and gas in Alaska’s Cook Inlet near habitat for bears, salmon, humpback whales and endangered beluga whales. Hilcorp Alaska LLC submitted the sole bid — $63,983 […]
Prince William Sound RCAC Recertification Application for Public Review
The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council is seeking recertification as the alternative voluntary advisory group for Prince William Sound, as authorized under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90). The application has been submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard
France to Map World’s Oceans, Lakes, Rivers
A U.S.-French satellite that will map almost all of the world’s oceans, lakes and rivers rocketed into orbit Friday.
Ocean Leadership Awards Nominations Open
The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) announces the opening of the nomination period for the 2023 Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards. ASLC established the Awards to recognize those who have made significant contributions to ocean sciences, education, and resource management in Alaska.
Prince William Sound RCAC updates position on dispersant use during an oil spill
Prevention and mechanical recovery should remain primary options
RCAC to Meet in Seward 9/22-23
The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council will hold a board meeting in Seward on Thursday and Friday, September 22-23, 2022.
Another Company Gives Up ANWR Lease-AP
An Alaska state corporation is the only remaining leaseholder in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that intends to pursue plans to explore for oil and gas on the refuge’s coastal plain after another private company gave up its lease in the region.
You Can Increase Your PFD Donation through 8/31
It’s a tough time… But each of us can make a difference in the lives of Alaskans. All you have to do is give more via Pick.Click.Give.. By going into your PFD and increasing your donation to Alaska’s nonprofits… You aren’t just giving more money. You’re giving more opportunity… More […]
KCHU Coffee Break with Bill Walker
KCHU’s Marcia Lynn hosts gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker Advertisement This recording joins the program a few seconds in progress