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Big Lake Cabin Fire Ignites Nearby Grass; No Injuries Reported
Channel 2 NewsA Big Lake cabin fire that spread to nearby grass Monday afternoon drew a response from several local and state agencies including volunteer firefighters, the Alaska Division of Forestry and Alaska State Troopers. Mat-Su Borough spokesperson Patty...Tags: Natural Resources, Science and Technology, Agricultural Research and Technology, Forests, Environmental Issues
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Salmon Grow on Trees: Fishermen and Loggers Disagree Over Tongass Watershed
Channel 2 NewsIn Southeast Alaska, there's a controversy brewing. A controversy between loggers and fisherman. Last year, the salmon catch in Southeastern Alaska was the highest in the state, exceeding even salmon-rich Bristol Bay. Something in excess of 15-billion...Tags: Natural Resources, Science and Technology, Lifestyle and Leisure, Agriculture, Fishing
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Fire Season Starts in Alaska
Channel 2 NewsTypically, an Alaska fire season begins around April 1st and continues through Aug. 31 depending on weather conditions. If the season is particularly dry, they can extend into September. Officials from the Alaska Division of Forestry say until recently,...Tags: Weather, Natural Resources, Science and Technology, Weather Reports, Agriculture
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Campbell Creek Brush Fire Draws AFD, State Firefighters
Channel 2 NewsA Campbell Creek brush fire drew at least 15 Anchorage Fire Department units to South Anchorage Tuesday afternoon, as well as aircraft and reinforcements from the Alaska Division of Forestry. AFD spokesperson Al Tamagni Jr. says crews were called to 6480...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Natural Resources, Science and Technology, Fires, Agricultural Research and Technology
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State, TransCanada Shift to Tidewater Natural Gas Pipeline
Channel 2 NewsThe State of Alaska has given TransCanada Corp.permission to shift its attention to a natural gas pipeline project that would be capable of producing liquefied natural gas for export overseas. In a Wednesday letter (PDF), Natural Resources Commissioner...Tags: TransCanada Corporation, Natural Resources, Energy Resources, Japan, Alternative Energy
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DNR Commissioner: New Mission Statement Isn't Philosophical Change
The Associated PressA state commissioner on Tuesday tried to allay criticism from Alaska conservation groups and some lawmakers who say proposed changes to the Department of Natural Resources' mission statement indicates a pro-development bent. The previous statement says...Tags: Natural Resources, Energy Resources, Laws, Conservation, Crime, Law and Justice
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Department of Natural Resources Releases Lease Terms
Channel 2 NewsThe Alaska Department of Natural Resources has released the terms and conditions for its upcoming sale of oil and gas tracts in the Beaufort Sea, the North Slope and the North Slope Foothills. DNR says the oil and gas lease offering encompasses nearly...Tags: Natural Resources, Energy Resources, Petroleum Industry
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State of Alaska Sues Over Pebble Mine Initiative
The Associated PressThe State of Alaska is suing to invalidate the results of a voter initiative that could stop a massive gold and copper mine near one of the world's premier salmon fisheries. Residents of Lake and Peninsula Borough voted earlier this month to ban large-...Tags: Natural Resources, Judges, Chicago Hotels, Justice System, File Sharing
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Aleutian Life: Water, Wealth and Wisdom
Channel 2 NewsThe Aleutian Islands are a far-flung chain of islands that jut off the Alaska Peninsula like a pharaoh's beard. More known for volcanoes, World War II campaigns and as a drop-off point for "The Deadliest Catch" television show, the islands are a...Tags: Aquaculture, Energy Resources, Petroleum Industry, Consumer Goods Industries, World War II (1939-1945)
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Coal Mine Opponents, Supporters Gather In Sutton For Last Public Comment Hearing
Channel 2 NewsIn Sutton Tuesday night, a controversial proposal has hundreds of people ready to sound off to the state Department of Natural Resources about the proposed Wishbone Hill coal mine that would be built just outside of the small Matanuska Valley town. The...Tags: Natural Resources, Energy Resources, Mining, Conservation, Environmental Issues
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Officials Remove Spruce to Reduce Chugach State Park Fire Danger
Channel 2 NewsThe state Division of Forestry and the Anchorage Fire Department have been clearing out trees in Chugach State Park to help reduce the threat of wildfires in the Stuckagain Heights and Prospect Heights areas. Removing live and dead spruce trees in the...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Natural Resources, Gardens and Parks, Science and Technology, State Parks
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Forestry: Wildfire Near Parks Highway Contained
Channel 2 NewsThe Alaska Division of Forestry said firefighters have contained a wildfire near Willow. Norm Mcdonald from the Division of Forestry says it started around 5 p.m. by mile 74 of the Parks Highway. Crews worked on fire spots on the highway and Alaska...Tags: Natural Resources, Science and Technology, Agriculture, Wildfires, Alaska
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