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Photo by Nathaniel Wilder A new face at the Northern Center, urgent testimony to limit heavy vehicle traffic, lots of summer job opportunities, and a great pie recipe! Enjoy the news... and take an opportunity to weigh in on our efforts with a brief survey. |
Testify today in support of Senate Bill 218! |
The Senate Transportation Committee is hearing public and invited testimony on Senate Bill 218 TODAY at 1:30 p.m AKST. Sponsored by Senator Scott Kawasaki, this bill aims to establish a vehicle weight limit on vehicles operating on Alaskan roads as well as a permitting and fee structure for weights beyond this limit. If you are concerned about the increasing heavy vehicle traffic on our public highways and the financial and safety burdens that places on our infrastructure and people, this is your opportunity to testify.
To testify on this important legislation, you can go in person to the Fairbanks Legislative Information Office on the 3rd floor of the Global Credit Union Building at 1292 Sadler Way, or you can call 844-586-9085 and follow the prompts.
If you can't testify during these times, you can submit written testimony by email to Senate.Transportation@akleg.gov and copy Senator Kawasaki (Sen.Kawasaki@akleg.gov) for distribution to the Committee.
Please contact Senator Kawasaki's office for any questions (907) 465-3466 or Mining Impacts Response Coordinator Emily Hikes (hikes@northern.org).
The hearing will also be streamed live on AKL.tv (click on the Live Now tab). |
Bank of America backtracks on their promises |
The Gwich’in Steering Committee is calling on Bank of America to honor their policy against supporting new oil and gas leasing on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. A years-long effort got major banks in the U.S. to publicly commit to not finance drilling in the Arctic, but according to the New York Times, Bank of America recently softened its stance, backtracking on their promises.
Learn more about supporting the work of the Gwich’in Steering Committee at ourarcticrefuge.org.
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Emily Mesner joins our team as our Communications Coordinator and is busy getting up to speed on all things Northern Center! In this role, she will help support our communications campaigns, ensuring you continue to receive program updates and environmental news.
Born and raised in Michigan, Emily jumped at the opportunity to work in Alaska with the National Park Service after graduating from Central Michigan University in 2016. What was originally supposed to be one seasonal internship quickly turned into a life rooted in Alaska. She is drawn to the blues of the Arctic light and Alaska’s wildlife and culture. Her experience in photojournalism has taken her across the state, from Cordova to Anchorage and Denali to Kotzebue where she focuses on environmental portraiture, science communication, and wildlife photography.
In her free time, you’ll most likely find Emily at the ceramic studio, out skiing or learning a new craft (her current obsession is crocheting). She is honored and excited to be joining our team and looks forward to providing compelling communication. Emily can be reached at mesner@northern.org.
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Seeking conservation buyer |
Our friends at Interior Alaska Land Trust asked us to share this request from a long-time conservationist, Carol Klopf.
Carol has a piece of land for sale that is in need of someone who is young or young at heart, would enjoy it in its natural state, and is committed to calling Fairbanks home. - 40 acres of mature birch and spruce woods with a little valley and a creek
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Good view to the south with a low skyline, no hills to block the winter sun.
- 20 minutes from Fred Meyer East, located off of Steele Creek Rd.
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A conservation easement held by Interior Alaska Land Trust preserves the natural state in perpetuity, but the building envelope allows any type of residence within a designated area.
If you are interested, please call Carol Klopf for more information. 907-457-8502 |
From Friends of Creamer's Field: |
Photo credit: itsybitsykitchen.com |
Trying to find a way to use up those back-of-the-freezer blueberries? Celebrate Pi Day with this delicious recipe. Blueberry Pie: Blind bake a pie crust until 100% done. Simmer 2 cups blueberries
½ cup pineapple juice ⅓ cup sugar When hot, add a slurry of 3 tbsp cornstarch with a little water and boil until thick.
Power mix 1 package of cream cheese, 1 cup crushed pineapple, ⅓ cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla. Spread mixture in baked pie crust. Pour blueberry filling on top. Chill until set. |
- Camp Habitat is hiring a summer Director and Assistant Director May through August. More information and application on their website.
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Camp Denali in Denali National Park is hiring a Naturalist Guide for the 2024 season. More information and an online application can be found on their employment website.
UAF's Large Animal Research Station is hiring summer tour guides. Find more info here. -
Join the Arctic Audubon Society for a snowshoe hike around the Audubon Riedel Nature Preserve this Saturday March 16, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Beginner friendly, and snowshoes are available. Limited to 10 participants due to parking constraints. Contact Darla Theisen at 907-687-1829 or at dhtheisen10@gmail.com for directions and to register. Learn more about the 320 acre Reserve here.
- Oppose HB 386, Gov. Dunleavey's anti-protest bill.
Indigenous-led non-profit Qizhjeh Vena is fundraising to create a world-class gathering center inspired by Dena'ina values and culture. Learn more and donate here.
You can support the Northern Alaska Environmental Center through your 2024 Permanent Fund Dividend by choosing to Pick, Click, Give! PFD applications are available from January 1 to March 31.
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