As part of its Tongass Forest Plan revision, the agency wants to delineate recreation areas according to commercial use to address the growth of cruise ship tourism.
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.
Forest Service to hold Tongass Forest Plan public meeting in Juneau Wednesday
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Alaska Seaplanes gets approval for new departure, landing paths to reduce flight disruptions
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Officials are still looking for a solution after Juneau rejected PFAS-contaminated poop from Gustavus
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Future of Juneau’s Forest Service lab in limbo after agency announces restructuring, closes Anchorage Forestry Lab
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State seeks community input on 2024 glacial outburst flood federal grant priorities
The survey closes April 20. The $6 million grant is meant to fund unmet recovery and mitigation needs from the 2024 disaster.