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In Words and Photos, Galena Residents Reflect on Their Village’s Sustainable Practices
Money · Galena

In Words and Photos, Galena Residents Reflect on Their Village’s Sustainable Practices

42% Left coverage: 26 sources
These Alaska villagers want to curb their reliance on expensive, imported diesel that when burned is one of the largest contributors of planet-warming emissions.See the Story
In words and photos, rural Alaska residents reflect on their village's sustainable practices
Renewable Energy · Galena

In words and photos, rural Alaska residents reflect on their village's sustainable practices

64% Left coverage: 25 sources
GALENA, Alaska (AP) — In rural central Alaska, a village is in the midst of a clean energy transformation that locals say will boost savings, build resilience and provide jobs. Galena wants to curb its reliance on expensive, imported diesel…See the Story
Firefighters make progress on Duck, Shiliak fires in Galena Zone
Galena · Galena

Firefighters make progress on Duck, Shiliak fires in Galena Zone

Firefighters continue to make progress on a pair lightning-caused fires in the Galena Zone. The Duck Fire (#379) on the northwest shore of the Imuruk Basin about 26 miles east of Teller is 90% contained Saturday. The fire, which was reported Friday morning, is estimated at 86 acres. Smokejumpers are working today to extinguish hotspots and reinforce the saw line to keep the fire in its current footprint. The Shiliak Fire (#374) about 25 miles no…Read Article

Red Flag Warning in effect for Tanana Fire Management Zone – rapid growth of fires possible

A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect for the Lush Fire (#199) and other fires in the Tanana Fire Management Zone. Winds are forecast to be out of the east with 5 to 15 miles per hours (mph) sustained and gusts up to 30 mph. Humidity levels are expected to be as low as 21%. Due to these weather conditions, rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires is possible. Boats are a critical resource for firefighters on the Lush Fire. They are used to shuttle p…Tanana · TananaRead Article

Villager collects floating logs from Yukon River

GALENA, Alaska — As ice breaks on the Yukon River, Jake Pogrebinsky looks at the water from shore, searching for a large log floating downstream.Galena · GalenaRead Article

20 smokejumpers, 8 scoopers respond to 2 fires in Tanana, Upper Yukon zones

Twenty smokejumpers supported by eight water scooper planes are working Sunday night to contain two new fires – one in the Tanana Zone and one in the Upper Yukon Zone. The Dugan Fire (#354) is seen from the air on June 29. It was caused by lightning and is burning about 17 miles southwest of Minto. Photo: Andrew Butterfield, BLM Alaska Smokejumpers The Dugan Fire (#354) is burning about 17 miles southwest of Minto. It was spotted by agency aircr…Tanana · TananaRead Article

BLM AFS monitoring wildfire near Marion Creek campground at mile 180 Dalton Highway

The Marion Fire (#295) is visible from mile 180 Dalton Highway. BLM AFS is monitoring the fire. BLM Alaska Fire Service is monitoring the Marion Fire (#295), a new wildfire burning approximately 7 miles east of the Marion Creek Campground near Mile 180 of the Dalton Highway 10 miles northwest of Coldfoot. The fire is visible from the highway and is burning on both sides of Marion Creek, moving slowly east. While it is not currently threatening a…Coldfoot · ColdfootRead Article

Firefighters Respond to New 15-Acre Fire Near McGrath

8:30 PM Update:   The Wabash Creek Fire is has now grown to an estimated at 53.7 acres, firefighters remain on the ground, focusing suppression efforts on the north side to prevent spread into dense black spruce. A helicopter is continuing bucket operations to support ground crews, targeting hotspots on this full suppression fire. No other concerns were reported during the most recent aerial assessment.  Click on image for a downloadable map 5:0…McGrath · McGrathRead Article

Several New Fires Spark in Southwest Alaska Following Thunderstorms

Fire managers are monitoring several new starts across Southwest Alaska, sparked under dry, warm conditions and a recent round of thunderstorm. Here’s a quick look at recent wildfire activity in the region:  Click on image for a downloadable version Ganes Creek Fire (#151)  Located approximately 30 miles east of McGrath, this four-acre fire was reported by a local resident and was burning in black spruce and hardwood. Helitack firefighters were …McGrath · McGrathRead Article

Suppression Efforts Continue as Oskawalik Fire Reaches 1,779 Acres

The Oskawalik Fire (#122) is now 1,779 acres and 15% contained, due to the efforts of 91 personnel working along the perimeter. Suppression operations continue to focus on limiting spread to the north and west, with aircraft and ground crews coordinating closely.  On the north side of the fire, the BLM Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) Chena Interagency Hotshots and Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s (DOF) Gannett Glacier Type 2 Initial Attack…McGrath · McGrathRead Article

In Rural Alaska, a Village Turns to Solar and Biomass Energies to Cut Diesel and Save Money

73% Center coverage: 62 sources
Eric Huntington built his dream cabin nestled in the wilderness of central Alaska, eventually raising two daughters there. But over the years, he learned that living in this quiet, remote village came with a hefty cost.Every year, the Huntington family spent about $7,000 on diesel to heat the cabin during bone-chilling winters, and a few years back, a power outage at the town's diesel plant left residents freezing in minus 50 F (about minus 45 C…Donald Trump · GalenaSee the Story

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