This could pose challenges for raft trips and fishing in Glacier Bay National Park.
Alaska's Energy Desk
Future of Donlin Gold mine permit uncertain after judge recommends state regulators to rescind key certificate
On Monday, an administrative law judge issued a recommendation that the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation rescinds a state water quality certificate that was issued to the Donlin Gold mine in 2018. The certificate is required under the Clean Water Act. Here’s what rescinding the certificate could mean for the proposed mine, and how the parties…
Cook Inlet slated to have one of the first tidal power generators in the country
Cook Inlet has some of the largest tides in the world, but so far their energy potential has been left untapped.
Hilcorp ordered to replace gas pipeline with history of leaks
The last time the pipe leaked, in 2017, Hilcorp didn’t complete repairs for three months, citing danger from ice in the inlet.
Exploratory drilling to resume at controversial mine project near Haines, Klukwan
Drillers will be back on the mountain around the clock after a year-long hiatus at a mining project near Haines and Klukwan.
Hilcorp gas pipeline springs another leak in Cook Inlet
Hilcorp said the leak was first reported Thursday evening by a company helicopter pilot who spotted bubbles on the water’s surface.
New construction at Gustavus airport digs up old concerns about toxic chemicals
Newly discovered toxic chemicals at the site make the state-run project more complicated, and some residents don’t think the environmental oversight goes far enough to keep them safe.
Hilcorp gas wells near Anchor Point get green light
As early as Thursday, Hilcorp could start construction on a gravel exploration pad for the company’s Whiskey Gulch prospect.
At federal forum, Alaskans weigh in on future of oil and gas
With oil and gas leasing on pause, the federal government is gathering input as it reviews its energy program.
Soldotna construction company reaches $130K settlement with EPA over unauthorized well, contaminated groundwater
The Department of Environmental Conservation’s contaminated sites program found contaminated groundwater near an injection well at North Star Paving and Construction’s property.