Scoping Comment Period
A scoping comment period in preparation for an Environmental Assessment for the DOT portion of the West Susitna Industrial Corridor is open NOW through August 23rd, 2024. This comment period represents a crucial window to voice concerns regarding the Department of Transportation's poorly planned, fiscally irresponsible portion of the West Susitna Industrial Corridor.
This project, deceptively segmented into smaller parts so as to obscure cumulative impacts, threatens to inexorably alter this roadless expanse of the Susitna drainage forever.
Learn more here.
Use Your Voice to Take Action
There is a long list of issues with the DOT proposed portion of the West Susitna Industrial Corridor and their flawed public process. We encourage you to comment on the project and attend the planned DOT scoping meetings to tell DOT what you think about their poorly planned project.
West Susitna Access: DOT Open Houses
The Alaska Department of Transportation is holding two public meetings as part of the scoping process for West Susitna Access.
August 14, 2024 THIS WEDNESDAY!
Loussac Library, Atrium B
3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, AK 99503
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
August 15, 2024 THIS THURSDAY
Wasilla Public Library, Large Multi-Purpose
500 N Crusey Street, Wasilla, AK 99564
Thursday, August 15, 2024
3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Each meeting will consist of the following agenda:
Open House & 1:1 — 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Presentation — 4:40 p.m.
Public Testimony* — Following Presentation
For those that cannot make the in-person meetings, there will be a virtual “Open House” from August 14 – 23, 2024 and can be accessed on the project website.
Susitna Valley Oil And Gas Development Leases
Comment by 5PM September 6th, 2024
DNR has opened a comment period regarding oil and gas exploration license proposals for the Susitna Valley, calling for development proposals and public comments at the same time. The last time this was evaluated, 92% of the commenters, including Community Councils, felt that the licenses were NOT in the state’s best interest due to the potential impacts on the values of the region to support tourism, recreation, subsistence, habitat, personal property values and quality of life issues i.e. the reasons why people live here and visit here.
Requests for extension and comments are due by 5:00 pm on September 6th.
Comments can be submitted by mail or email.
See the public notice for more information, and watch your inbox for updates from SRC.
Talkeetna Trail Days: Clean Up Day
August 24, 2024 10AM-2PM
Susitna River Coalition in partnership with the Denali National Park and Preserve is hosting our annual Talkeetna Community Clean-Up Day to help clean-up along Talkeetna’s popular Chase Trail and the riverfront on the Talkeetna River on Saturday, August 24, 10 am - 2 pm.
Everyone is welcome to join this fun, family-oriented activity.
Volunteers will collect trash along the trail and nearby river. The National Park Service (NPS) will provide garbage bags, work gloves and safety equipment.
Sign-ups and a safety briefing begin at 10 am in front of the Walter Harper
Talkeetna Ranger Station located at 22241 S. B St.
Parking is available at the ranger station.
Volunteers should come prepared for a moderate workday with water, lunch, snacks, clothing layers and rain gear. Everyone should be back at the parking lot by 2 pm.
**Every volunteer will receive a thank-you gift.
Each adult who volunteers for the full four hours of the event will receive a voucher for a transit bus ride in the park!!**
For more information contact us and see the Facebook Event Page!
Wild Su Feast
Save the Date: October 13th, 2024
We are so excited to announce our annual Wild Su Feast date. While more information will be headed your way soon...
For now, save the date: Sunday, October 13th, 2024. We can't wait to see you there!
Want some inspiration before the event?
Check out our Wild Su Feast Cookbooks and Merchandise!