Proposed forest plan protects salmon strongholds, but continues old-growth controversy
By Seth Ballhorn On Nov. 20 we got our first look at the Forest Service’s latest draft amendment for the Tongass Land Management Plan. There’s both good and bad news. The good news? The Forest Service’s preferred alternative, Alternative Five, finally drops special...Talking points for Greens Creek Mine Expansion public meetings
Two public meetings are planned for on the Greens Creek Mine Expansion Scoping process. The virtual public meeting for Juneau and Hoonah will be at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, and the virtual public meeting for Angoon will be at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29. PUBLIC...Save The Date
We can’t wait to be in a room with you all again, celebrating the 50th anniversary and honoring each other for our shared love and passion for the Tongass and the Inside Passage Waters! However, with the health of our community in mind, SEACC is announcing the...Karen Wilson’s Tongass Story
My family is part of the Tongass — we are fueled by its salmon, berries, and deer.
Press Release: SEACC celebrates win for old-growth forests in Kuiu Island’s No Name Bay
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUG. 21, 2020, JUNEAU, ALASKA — Today the Alaska Supreme Court issued a decision that forces the State of Alaska to live up to the law by managing approximately 3,400 acres of state land in Kuiu Island’s No Name Bay for wildlife conservation...Douglas Edward’s Tongass Story
Since my first trip to Alaska, I have returned to walk the land I have grown to love… After 20 years, the Tongass is part of my life.
FOIA shows Secretary Perdue, Dunleavy prioritize Timber Industry over Tribes and Alaskans on the Alaska Roadless Rule
MEDIA CONTACT: Dan CannonSEACC Tongass Forest Program ManagerPhone: 440-724-4716Dan@seacc.org Joel JacksonPresident, Organized Village of KakePhone: 907-518-1592president@kake-nsn.gov Sept. 15, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOIA shows Secretary Perdue, Dunleavy...Tisa Becker’s Tongass Story
The part that makes Southeast special is the Tongass — the absolute feeling of freedom within its green boughs.