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.
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!
Revisions to State Water Management Regulations
Public Scoping Ends August 30th, 2024
Alaska’s water management system is key to maintaining healthy habitats, recreation, and water quality for all. Now’s your chance to weigh in on potential changes. The Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input before drafting new regulations, and they want your ideas! Share your thoughts and specific suggestions on what should be changed, added, or removed from current water reservation rules.
Submit your input by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Susitna Valley Oil And Gas Development Leases
Comment by 5PM October 7th, 2024
The public comment period for the gas exploration license proposal in the Susitna Valley watershed has been extended until October 7th, 2024 at 5pm.
We thank DNR for responding to SRC’s comment period extension request. The last time this same area was solicited, there was significant community engagement due to economic and environmental concerns.
The license area, spanning approximately 1.5 million acres, lies just below Talkeetna and expands west beyond Skwentna to Willow. This is a pristine habitat area that feeds salmon into Cook Inlet, and has never previously had any active oil or gas exploration.
Comments can be submitted by mail or email.
See the Public Notice Here.
Clearly mark submittal(s) as “Comment on Exploration in the Susitna Valley Solicitation Area”.
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!
Pick. Click. Give.
August 31st is the last day to designate your favorite nonprofit in your Pick.Click.Give. contribution. Choosing the Susitna River Coalition (Coalition for Susitna Dam Alternatives), is a great way to keep your Susitna Watershed healthy.
We are small, grassroots organization
comprised of four staff members and a very dedicated 5 person board that rely on small individual donations. We want to continue working hard to keep our communities strong, and every dollar counts! Thank you for your support.
We work for the Su and we work for you!