Mountain climbers could cause solid waste problem in Denali park’s future
About 1500 climbers attempt to summit Denali each summer. And as they make their way up North America’s highest peak, a lot of the human waste they produce gets thrown into the mountain’s glacial crevasses.
The jig is up for Juneau litterbugs
Last month the city installed cameras at popular spots for dumping garbage. Now that footage is being used to cite people for illegal dumping.
Subsistence fishermen take to the water inspite of closures
Subsistence fishing for salmon is happening on the Kuskokwim River even though closures are in place.
Gardentalk – Hot and dry
Gardeners could be facing some old problems with possible warm and dry conditions for this weekend. The return of European currant worms, dried out plants, and overheated greenhouses are just some examples.
Low salmon runs around the state have subsistence fishermen worried
Poor salmon runs have rivers closing and limits being imposed around Alaska
Wildlife viewers crowding bears, congesting traffic
State biologists are concerned about wildlife viewers creating problems with their pursuit of black bears out Glacier Highway.
Scientists search Southeast beaches for tsunami debris
Five NOAA scientists are scouting Southeast Alaska beaches for debris from last year’s Japanese tsunami.
Gardentalk – Container gardening
Master gardener Ed Buyarski provides some tips for growing vegetables and plants in containers.… more
Gardentalk – Mulch
Sand, gravel, bark, grass, seaweed, even plastic. Take your pick. There’s a use for each.
Volunteers gather to celebrate new trail
Groups of volunteers spread across the new Under Thunder trail on June 2 as part of the National Trails Day celebrations.
