Sealaska Corporation and The Nature Conservancy have set aside $10 and $7 million respectively in seed money to help support the fund.
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Effect of Dunleavy’s proposed freeze on new state rules is unclear
Dunleavy’s pick to become commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, Corri Feige, said close examination of regulations that affect developing natural resources is important.
Sara Hannan targets true blues in House District 33
Former Juneau high school teacher Sara Hannan has so far raised the most money in the Democratic Primary for House District 33. She’s one of three Democrats actively vying to face independent Chris Dimond in the general election.
US to assume Arctic Council chair amid dispute over Russian military moves
The United States will take over Friday as chair of the Arctic Council, the international body of representatives from eight nations with territory in the region.
Kerry names ex-Coast Guard boss special rep to Arctic
Secretary of State John Kerry yesterday named former Coast Guard commandant Robert J. Papp Jr. as special representative to the Arctic.
New report serves as a ‘call to action’ on arctic development
Dozens of federal, state and local agencies have a say on how development happens in arctic Alaska. A new report makes the case for doing a better job coordinating the work those agencies are doing as big decisions are made on important arctic issues.