Su Valley Voice for April 14th, 2022: May Day Trees
This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning was joined by Jim Renkert from the Alaska Division of Forestry, Maura Schumacher from the Kenai Watershed Forum, and Talkeetna resident
This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning was joined by Jim Renkert from the Alaska Division of Forestry, Maura Schumacher from the Kenai Watershed Forum, and Talkeetna resident Brian Okonek to discuss May Day trees and other invasive species. In the following excerpt, Renkert describes how, despite being considered invasive, the May Day tree is still legal to sell in Alaska.
Resources:
Ranking of invasive plant species (pdf link)
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Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion
This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.
State Posts Unofficial Primary Election Results
Both the Alaska Senate and House seats that represent the Northern Susitna Valely are up for election this year.
ADF&G Declares Zero Harvest for Coho Salmon
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has announced that it is prohibiting the retention of coho salmon,
Susitna Writer's Voice - Song Story for August 16, 2026 with Mario Carboni
In this Song Story version of Susitna Writers Voice, Mario Carboni talks about recording and producing a Jimmy Rogers tune with Norm Hamlett for his Hello Heartache album. This episode was produced by Corinne Smith.