Regulates Alaska's air and water quality, contaminated site cleanup, food safety, and oil spill prevention and response. Issues permits for discharges and air emissions statewide.
Department of Environmental Conservation, Juneau, AK 99801, USA
DEC clears Parkdown Estates water pipe rehab from environmental review
DEC issued a Categorical Exclusion June 22 for a 2,050-foot water pipe rehabilitation in Parkdown Estates, Anchorage, exempting the project from further environmental review under 18 AAC 76.235. Residents may request documentation from DEC and can revoke the determination by submitting adverse information.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1d ago1 min readAIAnchorage, Alaska
Juneau moves to extend its seawalk to the farthest cruise dock
Juneau has applied to extend its downtown seawalk along Gastineau Channel from Franklin Dock to the AJ Dock. Public comment runs through July 13.
by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min readAIJuneau, Alaska
Mat-Su landfill fire draws multi-department response near Palmer-Wasilla corridor
A construction debris fire at Mat-Su Central Landfill drew Central Mat-Su and Lakes fire departments Monday evening, partially closing the site overnight while crews used an excavator to break apart the burning debris cell.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 6d ago1 min readAIMat-Su Valley, Alaska
Kodiak seafood permit bars waste deposits on seafloor
ADEC's draft general permit for Kodiak onshore seafood processors prohibits zones of deposit for seafood waste on the seafloor. Facilities must prevent accumulation through adjusted outfall placement, discharge timing, or waste treatment.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readAIKodiak
A new landfill permit for Russian Mission is one piece of a much bigger Y-K Delta solid waste story
A proposed new Class III landfill permit for the City of Russian Mission sits inside the broader Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta solid waste challenge.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1w ago2 min readAIRussian Mission, Alaska
Jade Fire ignites near Kopshesut origin point, threatens Ambler landfill
A new 67-acre wildfire ignited Tuesday near the same location where the June 4 Kopshesut Fire originated west of Ambler, raising dual smoke hazards if it reaches the village landfill; a tribal fire crew arrived Thursday as rain holds off until Sunday.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 4d ago2 min readAIAmbler, Alaska
Tick found after Flattop hike shows Alaska's changing tick reality
A tick found on an Anchorage pet after a Flattop hike highlights Alaska's evolving tick situation as state researchers track non-native species arrivals and urge residents to submit ticks for identification.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago3 min readAIAnchorage
Second Fire in Two Weeks Ignites Near Ambler on Kobuk River
A new lightning-caused fire ignited Sunday across the Kobuk River from Ambler, the second blaze near the Northwest Arctic village in less than two weeks, while the 1,447-acre Kopshesut Fire remains only 70% contained with 42 firefighters still on scene.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2w ago2 min readAIAmbler, Alaska
Alaska seeks control of hazardous waste program as rural areas face shift
EPA has tentatively approved Alaska's request to take over hazardous waste management from federal control, raising questions about enforcement capacity in remote communities during the transition.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 1mo ago2 min readAIAlaska
Two firms seek competing gas-storage leases at Kenai Loop field
Hilcorp and ENSTAR have both applied to convert the Kenai Loop Gas Field into storage, setting up a potential conflict over subsurface rights as Alaska pushes to expand storage capacity ahead of LNG export decisions.
by Bill AlaskaNewsadded 2w ago2 min readAIAlaska
HEX Operating files to renew Cook Inlet spill plan
HEX Operating Alaska filed to renew its oil spill contingency plan for three Cook Inlet facilities.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readAICook Inlet
Alaska mines release toxic metals into rivers, state data shows
Alaska mines lead the nation in toxic releases, with both active operations and abandoned sites contaminating rivers and affecting communities that depend on clean water for subsistence.
by Alaska News2mo ago3 min readAIAlaska
Smoke from Boundary Fire Settles Over Tanana, Residents Report Health Impacts
Heavy smoke from the Boundary Fire settled over Tanana on May 4, prompting health complaints from residents and disrupting subsistence activities in the village of 300.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAITanana
Alaska Senate Shelves Homemade Food Safety Bill After Complex Debate
The Alaska Senate Resources Committee set aside a bill restricting sales of home-canned foods in reduced oxygen packaging after lawmakers struggled with complex food safety definitions and enforcement questions.
by Alaska Newsadded 2mo ago3 min readAIAlaska
North Pole jet fuel terminal seeks spill plan renewal; comment open through July 29
Crowley Alaska's Moose Creek Terminal in North Pole, which stores nearly 33 million gallons of jet fuel for the Fairbanks area, has a 30-day public comment period open through July 29 on its state-required spill contingency plan renewal. Hearing requests are due July 14.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1d ago2 min readAIFairbanks
A new Mat-Su road would cross the ground its drinking water comes from
A Seldon Road extension near Wasilla would cross two Mat-Su drinking-water protection zones, opening a state water quality review and public comment period.
by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min readAIMat-Su Valley, Alaska
