Local Solutions
Fairbanks is an active community that supports citizen engagement. The Northern Center educates the local community about conservation efforts and engages citizens to create local solutions that protect the environment while improving our quality of life. We work with our community to address public health concerns; maintain clean air and water; and preserve public lands.
Local Air Quality
Our Air Quality section provides information and education on various initiatives and projects within the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Don't Be Fuelish
Don’t Be Fuelish Fairbanks! Are gas prices stressing you out? This summer organizations around Fairbanks will compete in the 6th annual “Don’t Be Fuelish Competition.” To save fuel for your organization you can car pool, take the bus, bike, walk, or run to work. Since 2007, the Don’t Be Fuelish Competition has conserved 18,757 gallons of gas, and saved its participants $71,762! So join us in the effort to save fuel this summer and keep your cash in your wallet!! For more information about the Don’t Be Fuelish Competition call 452-5021, visit www.northern.org, or sign up at the Noel Wien Library on March 29th from 5:30-6:30PM.
Coal Ash Regulations Petition
In Alaska, coal-fired power plants generate tens of thousands of metric tons of waste each year, known as coal combustion wastes, of which a major component is coal ash. Coal ash throughout the nation has been found to contain concerning levels of toxic chemicals that pose serious risks to human health when inhaled in the form of wind blown dust.
Fugitive Dust Workshop
Alaska Department of Conservation (ADEC) is revising its fugitive dust law and will be hosting a Fugitive Dust Workshop in Fairbanks on March 31st at the Alpine Lodge from 5:30-7:30PM. This will be Fairbanks’ first big opportunity to comment on fugitive dust as it pertains to coal ash.
Bike To Work Week - Fairbanks
Burn Calories, Not Gas Bike to Work Week is a national event intended to incentivize biking as an alternative form of commute that burns calories rather than gas. The week's events, prizes and local support will generate enthusiasm that will ideally carry over into the participants every day routine throughout the summer. These changes in individual habit translate into cost savings, air pollution reduction and a happier, healthier community.
