Wednesday’s announcement, in a preliminary version of a government publication called the Federal Register, was broadly expected.
Alaska's Energy Desk
In a quest for cheaper energy, Kake turns to biomass heating
If Kake’s system becomes a reality, it could heat the school, senior center and other public buildings while saving the community nearly $100,000 a year.
Researchers warn of elevated toxins in shellfish from several Gulf of Alaska beaches
The data is meant to help tribal citizens, and others, make educated decisions about where and when they’re harvesting.
In the wake of Pebble Tapes, scrutiny for state involvement in wetlands mitigation plan
Company spokesperson Mike Heatwole confirmed that Pebble set up two camps in mid-July to map wetlands in the Koktuli drainage to meet the Corps’ new mitigation requirement.
Southeast Alaska small businesses, local officials worry they’ll be left out of cruise industry bubble
Business owners and local officials say they’re worried that keeping guests in a bubble would squeeze out most of Southeast Alaska’s small tour companies, retailers and restaurants.
Southeast fall climate outlook unclear, but La Niña could mean more snow for southern panhandle
In its outlook for October, November and December, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center said Southeast has equal chances of temperatures and precipitation that are above, below and near normal.