Alaska Action Alerts

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Current Alerts

GROUPS CHIDE SNOWBIRD OWNER OVER ALASKA COAL MINE
Anchorage (AK) – A huge surface coal mine proposed on Alaska’s Chuitna River by the owner of the Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort in Utah has drawn the ire of some groups over the mine’s contribution to greenhouse gases and it’s likely impact to Utah’s snowfall.

Knik River PUA Comments Extended Until October 15th.
Enhancement of non-motorized recreational opportunities does not mean the taking for motorized use those trails on land and water that, for decades, were built, improved, used and cared for by groups and individuals. These horseback riders, mushers, birdwatchers and others enhanced the recreational opportunities for all borough residents. The concept of multi-use 30 years ago was to allow users to get from point A to B on a three-wheeler or a truck for fishing and hunting, but we don’t believe it means a rutted moto-cross venue.

Anchorage Recycling
Please attend the Anchorage Assembly meeting next Tuesday, May 6, at 6:00 PM in Loussac Library to voice your support for recycling in all of the Municipality including Chugiak and Eagle River.

Ask Governor Palin to support Clean Elections in Alaska
Hello Clean Elections Supporters!

Oppose the largest coal mine in Alaska history!
The massive Chuitna Coal Mine would take us backwards to more mercury in our fish and more climate change! The Chuitna Coal Project near Beluga, Alaska, is a massive proposed surface strip mine, a 12 mile partially-enclosed coal conveyance system, and a 10,000 foot loading facility extending into Cook Inlet, all located approximately 45 miles west of Anchorage.