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Written by Matt Jackson

November 2, 2022

Please join us for a virtual community forum on the most important climate and energy issues of 2023.

Election season is coming to a climax and soon we will know how our legislature is shaping up for the 2023 session.

Regardless of who ends up in the legislature, SEACC is going to be campaigning with partners from around the state to make sure this legislative session goes further than ever before to address our climate and energy crisis. 

Will you be part of our Climate and Energy Community Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at noon?

We’re going to be diving into two of our top policy priorities: the Renewable Energy Fund and the proposed Green Bank, and we want to make sure you’re up to speed on the impact these two policies will have on Southeast.

We’ll be joined by friends from Native Movement, the Inside Passage Electric Cooperative, and the Renewable Energy Alaska Project — and we hope you’ll join us, too. 

RSVP here to be a part of the conversation.

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To the US Forest Service,

I am writing to express my strong support for the Forest Service’s proposed Herbert Glacier Cabin Project.

Herbert Glacier is a treasured area that provides opportunities for a wide range of recreational and subsistence activities, including fishing, hunting, trapping, berry picking, hiking, and camping. According to a 2022 Alaska public use survey, this site was the most requested location in the Tongass for a new public-use cabin—a clear indication of its popularity and significance to both local residents and visitors.

Placing a cabin approximately one mile from the glacier terminus along the existing 4.4-mile Herbert Glacier Trail would meaningfully expand public access to this high-value recreation area. The cabin would offer hikers and cyclists a safe and comfortable place to rest and enjoy the stunning scenery. The inclusion of a helicopter landing pad would also provide accessibility for those unable to make the journey by foot, broadening the opportunity for a more diverse range of users to enjoy this exceptional landscape.

In summer, when Juneau experiences an influx of cruise visitors and popular areas become congested, Herbert Glacier offers a quiet refuge for those seeking to reconnect with nature. This project will enhance public enjoyment of the Tongass in a way that aligns with our shared values of sustainable, low-impact outdoor recreation.

Thank you for considering this valuable addition to our public lands.

Sincerely,

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