Press Releases

Keep on top of the latest news.

Valentines for the Tongass - Feb 11, 2010 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

Juneau residents come out to share their love of the Tongass with Senators

Prince of Wales community voices concern over Sealaska legislation despite legislator’s comments - Jan 28, 2010 - CRAIG, ALASKA

Unanimous vote adds to long list of local opposition

SEACC joins push for renewable energy, hires coordinator - Jan 07, 2010 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

Lifelong resident to help communities get off diesel and onto renewable energy

Alaska Native, Tourism, and Conservation Groups Seek Protection for Roadless Areas in Tongass National Forest - Dec 22, 2009 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

The lawsuit filed today - Organized Village of Kake v U.S. Department of Agriculture - seeks to end the 2003, Bush-era decision to “temporarily” exempt the Tongass from the national Roadless Rule. The lawsuit asserts that this exemption was illegally adopted.

US Senate subcommittee to hear Sealaska lands bill October 8 - Oct 07, 2009 - Washington, DC

Sealaska’s big ask for prime Tongass wildlands draws local opposition

Forest Service rejects middle ground, pushes controversial Logjam timber sale - Sep 24, 2009 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

Agency passes on opportunity for leadership in efforts to find balance on the Tongass

Federal agencies abandon State in appeal of Juneau Road decision - Sep 03, 2009 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

Alaska Court: improved ferries are “first obvious alternative” to $1/2 billion road

Army Corps re-issues Kensington Permit - Aug 14, 2009 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

Permit extension comes despite less controversial alternative plan

Breaking the Logjam on Logjam - Aug 10, 2009 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

Balanced proposal offers certainty for timber and wildlife on Prince of Wales Island

Essay contest highlights local connections to the forest - Jul 29, 2009 - Tongass National Forest

Kids and adults have chance to win prizes, local fame

High Court Guts Clean Water Act - Jun 22, 2009 - Juneau, Alaska

Decision Threatens Clean Water and Healthy Fishing

Out in the Rain hosts Kayak Safety Day - Jun 17, 2009 - CRAIG, ALASKA

On Saturday June 27 at 8 AM there will be an Out in the Rain kayak safety day at the old helipad beach in Craig at 8th Street and Beach Road.

State’s Road appeal shows focus on pushing project, not meeting community needs - Jun 04, 2009 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

“The state is missing the point. The public’s said it for years, and now the court has said it: the state needs to look closer at better ferry service to improve Lynn Canal transport,” said Mark Gnadt, communications coordinator for the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council. “This appeal shows how out of touch the state is on this issue.”

Out in the Rain Salt Chuck hike - May 11, 2009 - Klawock, Alaska

 

Court denies Palin administration motion to reconsider Juneau Road case - Apr 01, 2009 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

Questions linger about Governor’s next move on this Road to Nowhere

SEACC, others get Prince of Wales “Out in the Rain” - Mar 16, 2009 - Klawock, Alaska

 

Alaska Supreme Court upholds Constitution, rejects University land transfer - Mar 13, 2009 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

Southeast Alaska communities relieved and support other ways to fund university

Tongass Futures Roundtable comes to Juneau - Feb 23, 2009 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

SEACC: Roundtable a forum to discuss locally-generated Tongass management solutions

Court Rules Against Juneau Road Project - Feb 13, 2009 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

Ferries must be considered as alternative solutions to Lynn Canal travel

High Court Hears Kensington Mine Case - Jan 12, 2009 - WASHINGTON, DC

Clean Water Act, Berners Bay on the line

FOR INFO on the KENSINGTON MINE Supreme Court Case - Jan 12, 2009

Please follow link below

SEACC Introduces New Community Organizer - Dec 22, 2008 - CRAIG, ALASKA

Community-based experience and new Craig office reflect SEACC commitment to new way of doing business on the Tongass

SEACC Introduces New Executive Director - Dec 11, 2008 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

Coalition-building and community development experience reflect SEACC commitment to new way of doing business on the Tongass

Future Regional Leaders Gather in Sitka to Talk Tongass - Nov 16, 2008 - SITKA

SEACC brings new players to Sitka to learn about forest and community issues

SEACC initiates plan to move forward on Kensington paste plan - Oct 07, 2008 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

With apparent win-win plan on the rocks, now is the time to come back to the table

Coeur Pulls the Plug on Kensington Paste Tailings Plan - Sep 23, 2008 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

Local citizens disappointed corporation no longer pursuing collaborative plan

Forest Service, Local Conservation Groups Resolve Timber Sale Appeal (Joint release - USFS, SEACC, SCS) - Aug 18, 2008 - JUNEAU, ALASKA

Deal means less trees cut but timber likely to go to local mills

Back to Court on Kensington! - Jun 27, 2008 - Washington, DC

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Kensington case

Collaborative Community Forest Plan Steps Into Action - Jun 18, 2008 - Hoonah, AK

Local residents, conservationists and Forest Service team up for forest groundwork