Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk - Juneau
Juneau crowd questions forest service on new roads in the Tongass
The controversial initiative, which was announced in August, is up against a November deadline. Listen now
Walker administration looks for panelists to discuss controversial Roadless Rule
The governor’s office is requesting applications from Alaska Native regional corporations and tribes, local governments, environmental groups, and interests from tourism, mining, energy, timber and fishing. Listen now
New roads in the Tongass? Here’s a chance to weigh in
The federal agency hopes to have a decision on Tongass road building by next year. Listen now
This Juneau man built the fully electric boat of his dreams
The Tongass Mist can fit up to six passengers. Next summer, it could give tourists a new way to experience an excursion on the water. Listen now
What can Alaska learn from Connecticut’s green bank?
Establishing an Alaska green bank is one of the goals included in a draft policy, which is expected to be submitted to the governor next month. Listen now
Southeast Alaska residents react to Roadless Rule announcement
“You got to look at the impacts on wildlife as well as people who live here,” said Mike Douville. Listen now
New roads in the Tongass? Forest service signs off on state’s ask
On Thursday, the U.S. Forest Service announced it signed an agreement with the state -- officially kicking off that process. Listen now
Alaska’s draft climate action plan includes carbon tax on page 43
Governor Bill Walker’s Climate Action Leadership Team has been discussing a robust draft plan to tackle climate change. Listen now
As lands uplift, a wetland refuge in Juneau is losing ground
The land right outside Rue’s house is fairly new. And there’s a geologic explanation for why the view has changed so much since his kids were small. Listen now
How bold? Governor’s climate action team talks emissions reduction goals and education
Governor Bill Walker’s Climate Action Task Force met Wednesday to discuss a draft document that could influence the state’s climate change policy in the future. Listen now
Are great white sharks sinking their teeth into Bering Sea seals?
In the past three years or so, Brandon Ahmasuk says something strange has been opening its jaws to marine mammals in the Bering Sea. Listen now
Governor’s climate change task force adds science education to draft plan
Governor Bill Walker’s climate change task force has been working this summer to nail down some clear draft policy objectives. Listen now
Tour guides, bear hunters seek solutions after tourists witness a hunt in the Tongass
In January, the two groups got together — in meetings moderated by the forest service — to hatch a plan to keep the hunting guides and small cruise ships from overlapping. Listen now
Including seal oil in this food competition is about more than taste
The competition wasn’t just about awarding the traditional food. The event organizer says it’s also about a history of cultural resilience that still resonates today. Listen now
Alaska’s regulatory authority OKs Hydro One acquisition
One of Canada’s largest power companies is another step closer to acquiring electric utilities in the Pacific Northwest, including one in Juneau. Listen now
No bids on controversial old growth timber sale… again
The agency received zero offers on the Kuiu Island timber sale before its closing deadline on Tuesday. Listen now
‘Little slice of heaven’ Juneau subdivision threatened by river erosion
The neighborhood can’t seem to agree: As the erosion gets worse, who should pay for it? Listen now
This old growth timber didn’t sell last time. Can it attract a buyer now?
The U.S. Forest Service removed some of the more sensitive watershed areas included in the original Kuiu Island sale, which received zero bids back in 2016. Listen now
The U.S. Forest Service sued over Kuiu Island timber sale
The forest service received zero bids on the timber sale in 2016. Earlier this month, it went out for bid again. Listen now
How can the U.S. Forest Service keep up with Alaska’s tourism boom?
As tourism increases and federal budgets shrink, a permitting backlog at the U.S. Forest Service has been growing. Listen now