A court decision allowing the Big Thorne timber sale will help speed changes in Tongass logging. But opponents say it will damage other Southeast Alaska industries.
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State considers B.C. mines as promoters plan visit
A new Walker-Mallott administration working group is addressing British Columbia’s mining boom near its border with Alaska. But the group is not ready to take the stands mine critics hope for.
B.C. mine gets OK to test mill, tailings pond
A new copper and gold mine in Southeast Alaska’s Stikine River watershed is a significant step closer to opening.
Despite spending freeze, Juneau Access road effort continues
Work continues on the Juneau Access Project, despite Gov. Bill Walker’s spending freeze. But it doesn’t involve moving dirt or pouring concrete.
Cost, avalanche danger high on Juneau Access opponents’ concerns
At a public hearing, locals spoke out nearly 4-to-1 against transportation officials’ effort to extend the capital city’s main road 48 miles farther north.
DOT puts out new Juneau Access Project document
The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council says it is likely to challenge the new supplemental environmental impact statement.
The Tongass tightrope: Balancing diverse interests by committee
Tongass Advisory Committee member Eric Nichols says it’s a huge challenge to come up with policies for a viable timber industry without old growth.
Is the mine tailings dam failure in B.C. a warning for Alaska?
Monday’s tailings dam failure could threaten Southeast Alaska salmon fisheries. Critics say similar dams closer to the border could suffer the same fate.
Is the Tongass key to slowing climate change?
The Tongass National Forest is in the crosshairs of environmental organizations again. Two large coalitions are pressuring the Obama administration to stop all old-growth logging, in part to fight climate change.
B.C. mines get financial boost, one to open soon
Canadian investors are putting millions of new dollars into mining projects near the Southeast Alaska border. Critics say the projects could damage regional fisheries.