For almost 50 years SEACC has been Southeast Alaska's grassroots voice in conservation. We work to protect the Tongass National Forest, Inside Passage, and our unique Southeast Alaska way of life.
The Haines Borough Assembly is holding public hearings on the proposed Aqueous Hazardous Waste Storage ordinance! This ordinance prohibits the storage of hazardous waste like mining slurry within one mile of surface waters like the Chilkat River and its tributaries.
The meeting will be held in the Assembly Chambers, Public Safety Building - 213 Haines Highway starting at 6:30 PM.
State and federal regulations offer very little protection against toxic mining waste. But, we have the power to protect our home from toxic waste by using our local government to adopt regulations appropriate to our community.
Let's fill the Assembly Chambers to show the Haines Borough Assembly that we care about where toxic waste can be stored within our Borough.
We are excited to be hosting the second Juneau screening of our new short film, Rock Paper Fish about the threat posed to the Chilkat Valley by a proposed mine.
Following the film will be a panel discussion by local experts about the proposed mine and the Chilkat River, recently named one of America's 2019 Most Endangered Rivers by American Rivers.
The film will be held in the Egan Room at Centennial Hall. Doors open at 5:45, the film starts at 6:00.
There is a $5 recommended donation at the door.
The film is directed by Colin Arisman and Connor Gallagher.
