Jerry Ingersoll talks about the impending consolidation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Tongass National Forest Plan Revision.
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.
Mount Juneau gets new radar avalanche detection system as Behrends path remains under evacuation advisory
Forecasters say this will tell them where and when avalanches occur, even when they can’t see them.
Multiple small avalanches release in Juneau after city issues evacuation advisory
Some residents have chosen to evacuate and others remain at home after city issues avalanche evacuation advisory. Several small avalanches have released in the usual paths across downtown and Thane.
Part of residential roof collapses under snow in Mendenhall Valley
The homeowner says the interior wasn’t damaged, but suggests others clear their roofs.
Public comment period for proposed Cascade Point Ferry Terminal closes Friday
This comment period is for phase 1 of the project, which is set to break ground this summer.
Updates as Juneau recovers from storm, avalanche evacuation advisory lifted
The Flood Advisory has ended and Thane Road has reopened, though closures are still possible.