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SEACC enthusiastically supports Rep. Haaland nomination

Written by Emily

February 12, 2021

For immediate release: Feb. 12, 2021

Media contact: Emily Russo Miller, SEACC Communications Lead, 703-577-0303

JUNEAU (Tlingit: A’aawk Kwáan lands) — The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council enthusiastically supports the historic nomination of U.S. Representative Deb Haaland for Secretary of the Interior, and urges Alaska’s Senators to confirm her as swiftly as possible.

“As the first Indigenous Secretary of the Interior, Rep. Haaland would bring invaluable perspective, knowledge, and leadership to land management issues in Alaska and across the U.S.,” said SEACC Executive Director Meredith Trainor. “A ‘yes’ vote on Haaland’s confirmation would provide a clear signal that the federal government will meaningfully engage Indigenous leaders and communities across the country in decision-making around the land management issues that affect their lives. A ‘no’ vote would be a travesty: a lost opportunity to be an ally to Indigenous peoples and a deliberate choice to side with the oil and gas industry over the original stewards of this land.”

SEACC urges our supporters to send a letter to Senator Murkowski, asking her to vote YES on Rep. Haaland during the confirmation hearing later this month.

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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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