Alaska and British Columbia signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday expected to increase the state’s role in transboundary mine decisions.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
Tulsequah cleanup won’t restart water-treatment plant
Canadian regulators say the Tulsequah Chief Project, near Juneau, has agreed to reduce pollution leaking into a nearby river. But the mine won’t have to restart a shuttered water-treatment plant.
How do you run the ferry system with less money?
The Alaska Marine Highway System wants more input into in its long-term planning. It’s announced what it’s calling community engagement meetings in six port cities over the next month.
U.S. Senate bill could cut Alaska ferry funding
A federal funding battle could affect the future of the Alaska Marine Highway System. Formula changes in the U.S. Senate’s version of a transportation bill would reduce the amount of money available to fix Alaska ships.
Alaska drafts transboundary agreement with B.C.
Alaska officials have drafted an agreement with British Columbia aimed at protecting transboundary waters. They say it will address concerns about pollution from mines on rivers that flow into Alaska.
DRAFT Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the State of Alaska and the Province of British Columbia
Editor’s note: This document is a draft presented to the Transboundary Citizen’s Advisory Workgroup during its first meeting, Nov. 16. Group members will suggest changes before it is formally submitted to the Canadian province. APPENDIX I to Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the State of Alaska and the Province of British Columbia (date) by the…