AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Lands Fight: The U.S. Forest Service is holding subsistence hearings in Ketchikan and Craig as it weighs whether to roll back the 2001 Roadless Rule, with oral testimony feeding into the final rule and a public comment period running through Oct. 6. Fisheries & Wildlife: Alaska’s commissioner says trawling impacts are real but often overstated, noting regulated bycatch is small in federal trawl fisheries; he also points to habitat disturbance and ongoing steps to address concerns. Energy Debate: A push to revive the massive Susitna-Watana dam is being challenged by arguments that Alaska’s energy future should focus on smaller, more affordable projects instead. Juneau Flood Buyouts: Sixteen Juneau homeowners in a flood-prone View Drive area are moving through a federal buyout process, but the city still must decide how to cover the nonfederal share. Rural Health Funding: Alaska is preparing to accept applications for a second year of the Rural Health Transformation Program while still working through delays distributing first-round funds. Wildlife Rescue: Hundreds watched as two rehabilitated harbor seals were released in Kenai, closing out the 2026 rescue season. Bear Science: Researchers say they can determine a bear’s sex from hair DNA—helping track population structure without ever seeing the animal.
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