FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 6, 2023 CONTACT: Laura Eldred, Environmental Section Manager (907) 376-1855 DEC Awards $1.6 Million Dollars in Clean Water Actions Grants (JUNEAU, AK) – The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is pleased to award 18 Alaska Clean Water Actions (ACWA) grants to organizations across the state […]
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Host Hayley Fleming interviews NOAA humpback researcher John Moran
36 SCHOLARSHIPS NOW OPEN
The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) is pleased to offer a variety of scholarship opportunities to choose from in 2023.
EPA Rejects Fairbanks/North Pole Air Quality Plan
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.
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.
Perseverance Records Dust Devil on Mars
What’s a dust devil sound like on Mars? A NASA rover by chance had its microphone on when a whirling tower of red dust passed directly overhead, recording the racket.
Holiday Food Distribution-CRNA, Valdez Food Bank
Holiday food distribution, CRNA and Valdez Food Bank
Juneau Man Killed by Muskox Outside His Home
A court services officer with the Alaska State Troopers died Tuesday after being attacked by a muskox outside his home near Nome, the agency said
Kids Rock! Climbing Camp Starts in January
Kids Rock! Climbing Camp starts in January for kids from Kindergarten through Grade 5