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SEACC Is Coming to Prince of Wales! 🧳

Written by Heather Evoy

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April 19, 2022

After a long two years of having to mostly do outreach and community engagement from behind a computer screen, I couldn’t be more excited to be back visiting Prince of Wales from Sunday, May 1, through Wednesday, May 4! SEACC is coming back to renew old friendships and grow new ones. I am always awed by the abundance of the land and the waters and the culture of Prince of Wales.

Joining me will be Climate Program Manager Matt Jackson from Sitka. But even better, we will be hosted by Environmental Policy Analyst Katie Rooks and Tongass Forest Program Manager Maranda Hamme — our new staff on the island!

Here’s our schedule of events. I hope we’ll see you at one — or all — of them!

On Monday night, May 2, we’re taking over The Craig Inn Bar (403 Water Street) starting at 6 p.m. for a Southeast Alaska Trivia night! The winner earns a bag of SEACC swag and a drink on us!

On Tuesday night, May 3, we have our headline event: A Town Hall Listening Session at the Craig Tribal Hall (1330 Craig-Klawock Highway). The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. We’ll have food, a town hall-style Q&A, and interactive booths where you can let SEACC know what your highest priorities for the Tongass are.

If you want to meet with me or Matt while we’re in town, reach out or join us at one of these events. And don’t miss your chance to meet our new team members Maranda and Katie. 

We’re excited to talk with you!

Heather Evoy
Indigenous Engagement Lead

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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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