Chilkat Valley tourism should not compromise environmental integrity

Chilkat Valley tourism should not compromise environmental integrity

I support tourism in the Chilkat Valley as long as it does not compromise the integrity of the community and the environment. Paying visitors to come here is a sad state of affairs, which lowers our community’s value. Many years ago, I was at a child’s birthday party with my 8-year-old daughter. As we were leaving, the father of the birthday girl saw us out, thanked us and put a $20 bill in my daughter’s hand, saying, “thank you for coming to ou…