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Save the Date for the Juneau COP27 Meetup!

Written by Heather Evoy

November 7, 2022

The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly referred to as COP27, is now being held until November 18 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. 

But for those not heading to Egypt, you may join Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC), Tongass Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (TWECAN), 350 Juneau, and Juneau Alaska Youth For Environmental Action (AYEA) for the Juneau COP27 Meetup on Thursday, Nov. 17.

We will be holding this local event during COP27 to highlight how addressing the climate crisis means protecting old-growth forests, how we need permanent protections on the Tongass, and other topics. Spokespeople include Kashudoha Wanda Loescher Culp from WECAN, as well as members of 350 Juneau and AYEA.

The groups will meet at Overstreet Park — aka The Whale — on Nov. 17 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to address climate change and field questions from regional media. See more details here.

Media members are encouraged to ask questions at the event, or, if they will not be present or are not located in Juneau, submit questions ahead of time to me at heather@seacc.org or SEACC Communications Lead Lauren Cusimano at lauren@seacc.org.

We hope to see you there!

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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,

Comment by May 12

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