Susitna Dam Study Report Meetings Begin Wednesday
Beginning on Wednesday, the Alaska Energy Authority will hold meetings to discuss the initial study report for the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project. Wednesday’s discussion will include study reports on fish in
Beginning on Wednesday, the Alaska Energy Authority will hold meetings to discuss the initial study report for the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project. Wednesday’s discussion will include study reports on fish in the Susitna River drainage. Those studies have recently drawn criticism from the National Marine Fisheries Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. AEA maintains that criticism is unfounded.
Other meetings will cover water, ice, plants and wildlife, geology, and social studies. The overall objective of the meetings is to allow stakeholders and AEA to discuss the studies. The outcome of the meetings will be a potentially revised plan for second-year studies in 2015.
The full schedule of meetings, as well as draft agendas, is available here.
Read More
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.