A shipping container full of empty hatchery feed bags fell off a barge near Admiralty Island.
Alix Soliman
Climate & Environment Reporter, KTOO
“I write stories that shine a light on environmental problems and solutions. In the words of Rachel Carson, ‘The public must decide whether it wishes to continue on the present road, and it can do so only when in full possession of the facts.’”
When Alix isn’t asking questions, you can find her hiking, climbing or buried in a good book.
Mendenhall Valley residents prepare for annual glacial outburst flood
Residents learned about FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program and picked up free sandbags and weather alert radios at a community meeting Saturday.
Feds ask court to dismiss timber industry lawsuit that aims to increase Tongass old-growth logging
Timber companies allege that the Forest Service failed to fulfill a promise to supply the companies with enough timber to meet market demand. But the government asserts it didn’t promise that.
Juneau Assembly delays second extension of Mendenhall River levee
Citing engineering and funding challenges, the city will wait to expand the levee project until after the flood expected this summer.
Where do Juneau’s bald eagles go in the winter?
Some stay here, many visit Haines to feast on salmon and others travel even farther.
UAS launches glacial outburst flood website for Mendenhall Valley residents
The website is intended to help residents understand and plan for the floods.