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This week, ANTHC was recognized for innovation in development of the Local Environmental Observer (LEO) Network by Dennis McLerran, EPA Regional Administrator and JoAnn Chase, Director of the American Indian Environmental Office. We share this award with our LEO Network membership, consisting of more than 100 dedicated volunteer local environmental observers located across Alaska and the technical scientific support experts assisting from state and federal agencies. In addition to the award presented at the Alaska Forum for the Environment conference, ...

Alaskans Overwhelmingly Support Passage of Statewide Smoke-free Workplace Law

2016ANTHC Recipients:Alutiiq Tribe of Old Harbor – Shellfish Monitoring and OutreachThe CEDP grant allowed the Alutiiq Tribe of Old Harbor to create a baseline shellfish monitoring program. Shellfish is an important traditional food in the region, but can contain toxins (PSP). Traditional knowledge surrounding safe gathering times have become more unpredictable with warming temperatures, making monitoring and community outreach increasingly important. The project allowed the Tribe to develop a plan, purchase equipment and educate residents. Local youth were involved in ...

Native Village of Napaimute – Alternative energy project

St. George Island Traditional Council – Small scale wind energy