Middle Nenana Fish and Game AC – Meets Monday Dec. 12th in Healy
December 11, 2011
- Unit 20C extends north from the boundary of Denali National Park and includes the Stampede Townships
The Middle Nenana Fish and Game Advisory Committee Meeting was rescheduled for Monday, December 12, 2011, at the Tri-Valley School Cafeteria, 6 PM. The Committee, whose meeting last week was held without a quorum, collected valuable local comments opposing Proposal 213, a late season motorized hunt in the Yanert Valley. The comment collected at that meeting will be considered as the Committee develops its position on Proposal 213. There are other proposals to be considered that DCC opposes. Read our most recent alert with more information on this meeting, the proposals, and the agenda.
We invite you to get involved …
December 11, 2011
We invite you to get involved in opposing dangerous and unneeded Fish and Game proposals for lands near Denali Park. http://t.co/y6C5kXSX
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December 3, 2011
Oppose motorized hunting in the Yanert & intensive management next to Denali National Park http://t.co/yz3pVqms
Friday Deadline for Comments on Linc Energy’s Application for Coal Exploration Permit
September 28, 2011
As many of you may know, Linc Energy applied in July for a permit to explore for coal North of Healy. The deadline to submit written comments to the Department of Natural Resources is this Friday, September 30, at 5:00 pm.
Information on the application and how you can comment can be found at DNR’s website:
http://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/mining/coal/linc-interior/index.cfm
Alaska Dispatch published an article on the underground coal gasification process in August, which you can read here:
http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/alaska-coal-everything-old-new-again
Healy-Fairbanks Bus Route?
May 4, 2011
The Tanana Chiefs Conference, Alaska Transit, and the Community Transportation Association of America are evaluating the need for public, year-round, transportation service along the Highway to bring people from Healy and surrounding communities into Fairbanks for shopping, medical appointments, recreation or any reason.
A meeting to discuss the concept with local community members will be held at the Tri-Valley Community Center on May 18, 5:30-7:30, refreshments provided. The organizations need community input to determine whether to move forward. The meeting flyer is attached.
Healy-Fairbanks Bus Route Public Meeting
Don’t miss the DCC Annual Meeting, May 24th
May 2, 2011
As folks arrive back at Denali Park for another season, our Annual Meeting will provide an opportunity to learn what’s been happening with your local non-profit advocacy group since last summer. And, this year, it has been a lot. We’re still concerned with protecting wildlife at the boundaries of the park, still advocating a sustainable future for the Stampede Townships, still educating for appropriate and reasonable resource development next to this world class park. Come and learn more!
May 24th, 7 pm, Sheldon Center, McKinley Village - Click here for all the information about this event
Can DCC Get 150 New Facebook Followers?
April 22, 2011
You can be a participant in DCC’s on-line community and help DCC raise funds at the same time.
Long-time DCC member Gloria Oswald has generously offered to give $1 to DCC for each new person who “Likes” DCC on Facebook between now and our annual meeting, up to 150 people. As of this writing, DCC has 62 people who “Like” our Facebook page, so we are aiming for a total of 212 “Likes” by May 24.
Please help us get the maximum benefit from this challenge. If you are on Facebook, click on the Facebook link in the right sidebar and let us know you “Like” us. Then, contact your friends on Facebook who have a Denali connection and get them to participate too. This is the power of social media – the word can spread quickly and exponentially.
That is the same power we hope to harness in support of DCC’s activism in the future. If the Egyptian government can be overthrown with social media, we figure that we should be able to have at least a little influence on federal and state land management. We appreciate the funds we receive from this challenge, but even moreso we appreciate the strength that comes from connecting people who care about Denali.
Plus, this is a great opportunity for you to tap into information DCC puts on Plus, this is a great opportunity for you to tap into information DCC puts on Facebook that never reaches our newsletter, and often not even our website. And you can participate – we welcome your comments, suggestions, and concerns via Facebook. Be a part of the DCC community, and help us protect what is special about Denali.
Mar-April DCC News focuses on Denali’s gateway issues
April 20, 2011
Our cover article highlights the work of the Denali Borough Planning Commission, with some examples of the challenges faced by this young borough. Other articles include:
- Thank you for Not Fracking - Molly McKinley, DCC Gas Organizer, discusses her work in the borough to educate and advocate around a recently issued gas exploration license on lands next to Denali Park.
- More on Eva Creek Wind Farm, one of the largest projects proposed for the state to generate power from wind, and located near Healy, by Cass Ray.
- Information on a Climate Change Research Project being conducted in the Denali Region, by Erica Watson.
- A description of her Juneau experience by local student Emily Brease, whom DCC sent to Juneau for the Alaska Youth for Environmental Action Civics Summit.
And much more……
Mar-Apr 2011 DCC News
Support Tangle Lakes State Wildlife Refuge
April 3, 2011
Our good friends at the Copper Country Alliance have made a smart and benefiical proposal to establish a State Wildlife Refuge in a portion of the Tangle Lakes Watershed. This is country at the eastern end of the Denali Highway that many of us have visited and enjoyed, great for water recreation, hiking and berry picking. Have a look at the Tangle Lakes website for more information, and check out DCC’s latest alert for what YOU CAN DO to advocate for this Refuge.
Local meetings in Healy this week include Friends of Stampede & Climate Change Research
February 20, 2011
Friends of Stampede to meet Tuesday, Feb 22, 7 PM
Panguingue Creek Fire Hall
At this meeting, we’ll hear from Tom Paragi and Frank Keim, two Fairbanks residents who are experienced with Alaska State Park and Recreation Areas, and related conservation issues. Tom was a member of the Northern Region Citizens Advisory Board for six years. This is the board that is responsible for advising State Park and Recreation sites in the Fairbanks area. They will be sharing their experiences with areas similar to the proposed Stampede State Recreation Area, and we hope to learn from their experience!
Friends of Stampede is on the Web !! (http://stampedefriends.wordpress.com/). For much more information on this group and the effort to establish the Stampede State Recreation Area, click on the link above.
You could be part of a Climate Change Research Project
Find out more: Tuesday, Feb 22, 6 -7 PM Tri-Valley School Cafeteria
A Climate Change Research Project is currently being developed through a partnership between the University of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Alaska Fairbanks. It will specifically look at the potential health effects of climate change. Participating in this research will mean filling out a survey once a month, marking any changes you see related to climate change.
Keith Walters is a local contact person for this study in Healy and will participate in the study. As Walters stated in a recent email, “The research team would first like to ask your opinion regarding what you have seen in our area that might fall under the category of climate change. We know our area of Alaska better than anyone and the researchers would like to hear our thoughts before they proceed. In order to do that a meeting has been organized in Healy on Tuesday, February 22nd from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the cafeteria at the Tri-valley school. Please come to this meeting and get some details on the study. If you know of others that may be interested please pass this message on as an invitation to attend the meeting! Snacks will be provided!”
DCC on Facebook
February 13, 2011
Click here to go to our Facebook page. Become a friend and join the conversation.
Board of Game Proposals Include Motorized Access in Yanert
February 11, 2011
At its meeting March 4-10 in Anchorage, the Board of Game will consider a proposal by the Fairbanks Advisory Committee to allow motorized hunting access to the Yanert Controlled Use Area during the antlerless moose hunt after September 30.The text of the Board of Game proposal is posted as PDF below.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON THIS ISSUE including how to comment to the Board of Game