Su Valley Voice for September 25, 2025: The Susitna Watershed
This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning was joined by Margaret Stern of Susitna River Coalition, journalist Katie Writer, Israel Mahay of Mahay’s Jetboat Adventures, and Casey Cook,
This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning was joined by Margaret Stern of Susitna River Coalition, journalist Katie Writer, Israel Mahay of Mahay’s Jetboat Adventures, and Casey Cook, Emergency Manager for the Mat-Su Borough to discuss the Susitna watershed.
The rivers of the Upper Susitna Valley have been an integral part of life here for centuries. Part of living with those rivers is watching them change over the years. Talkeetna in particular has seen multiple high water events in recent years as well as significant erosion on both public and private land.
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West Su Access Road on Permitting Fast Track
The West Susitna Access Road is now on a fast track for permitting approval.
Mat-Su Assembly pushes for school to start after Labor Day
A parent survey will go out before any changes are considered, school board members said.
Capital Campaign at Upper Susitna Food Pantry
The pantry has plans for a 48x90 square foot building. This extra space would give the organization room for a prep kitchen, bathroom, waiting room, walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
Talkeetna Community Council Updates
updates on the Talkeetna Fire Department, several open public comment periods, and the acceptance of candidates for the November TCCI Board Election