The agency plans to dedicate more time to hearing concerns about the mine’s potential threat to subsistence activities around Admiralty Island, where it operates.
Anna Canny
Local News Reporter
A drone’s eye view could make Juneau’s avalanche monitoring faster and more precise
One engineer described how automated drone flights collecting images of an avalanche zone was “like a lawn mower mowing the lawn.”
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.
City and cruise lines agree to future limits on tourism as first ship of the season docks in Juneau
Major cruise lines finalized an agreement with the City and Borough of Juneau this week to observe a five-ship daily limit, starting in 2024. Some community members say that doesn’t go far enough.
Juneau’s urban avalanche forecast ends for the season, but avalanche potential remains
The potential for avalanche activity on the Flume and Perseverance trails will rise as temperatures warm, especially during the late morning and afternoon.
New winter internship brings Juneau high school student to the slopes while learning about snow science
Sealaska Heritage Institute’s STEAM internship program aims to introduce Alaska Native and Native American high school students to careers in science, technology, engineering, art and math through paid work experience.