The vast Tongass National Forest just grew a little bit larger.
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Public comment for Hecla Greens Creek Mine expansion still open, as environmentalists call for more monitoring
This would be the third expansion of the waste facility since Greens Creek opened in 1989. From the mine’s perspective, the latest proposed expansion is routine.
The Forest Service wants more input on Mendenhall Glacier area changes
The Forest Service has been working on plans to upgrade the recreation area since 2019.
Public can weigh in on updates to Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area
The Forest Service will accept public comment until April 18.
Forest Service searches for deadly frog fungus on Mitkof Island
Chytrid is a skin fungus. Frogs and salamanders absorb oxygen through their skin, and the fungus hampers their ability to do that. That reduces their energy level and often kills them.
Tiny insects ate the needles off a half million acres of Tongass hemlocks. Most of the trees will be fine.
Scientists are tracking the damage. They want to know the extent of the forest affected and how many trees don’t pull through.