Sea Grant announces $19 million in federal funding opportunities to address the prevention and removal of marine debris. These opportunities are a component of nearly $3 billion in targeted investments for NOAA in the areas of habitat restoration, coastal resilience and weather forecasting infrastructure through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act […]
Spring-time conditions are here on Alaska’s roads (Anchorage, AK) – The deadline to change out studded vehicle tires to drive on Alaska’s roads is approaching fast. Alaskans living below the 60 North Latitude line, including Southeast, the Alaska Peninsula, and Kodiak, must change out studded tires to drive on Alaska roadways by April 15. Alaskans […]
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing worked late into the night of Jan. 11 to ensure 20 Alaska National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were ready to depart JBER on a 211th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II Jan. 12 for the Southeast Alaska community of Yakutat. The region received […]
May 10, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has directed the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Spill Prevention and Response (SPAR) to allocate up to $2.5 million for the safe removal of asbestos and debris left behind after an abandoned school building in Chevak burned to the ground last March. Following […]
