New Proposed Rules for Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency is working to regulate per– and poly–fluorinated substances, called PFAS (pee-fas). They are a group of compounds that can contaminate drinking water. First made in the
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AEA Recommends Projects for Funding
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) presented 27 renewable energy projects for potential funding for the fiscal year beginning in July. The AEA presented the projects to the Renewable Energy Fund
Talkeetna Water Report Released
Talkeetna’s water supply meets or exceeds the state and federal guidelines for drinking water, according to the 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for Talkeetna’s Public Water System. The water supply from
Beaver Road Gravel Extraction Raises Questions
Talkeetna residents noticed a significant uptick in activity from the Beaver Road gravel pit over a recent weekend. The Borough-owned gravel pit opened in 1982. It has provided gravel for
Studded Tire Season Extended
The state issued an emergency order today extending the studded tire season in the northern Susitna Valley until May 15, 2023. “Much of Alaska is experiencing prolonged winter weather after
Navigable Waters and Submerged Lands Ownership Bill Moves Forward
Representatives Dan Saddler and Kevin McCabe sponsored a bill that would give the State of Alaska ownership of all submerged lands underlying navigable water within and adjacent to federal areas.
Fire Season Begins
April is the beginning of fire season in Alaska. Though currently at low fire danger in the Mat-Su Valley, burn permits are required from April 1st through August 31st. Small-scale
Proposed Bill Would Allow Talkeetna to Qualify as a Village
Representative Kevin McCabe introduced a bill amending the existing Village Safe Water Act to redefine what qualifies as a village. McCabe’s proposed change would increase the maximum population of a
Mat-Su Borough Considers Change to Waterbody Buffers
The Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission reviewed proposed changes to the Waterbody Buffer legislation at its March 14th meeting. Current legislation does not allow buildings to be constructed within 75 feet