Monday, March 22, 2010

The Public Voice of Opposition?

Is Jeff Stewart the public voice of opposition to the Miller Point Access Project?  His most recent letter doesn't reflect well on those who have opposed the MPAP.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Alaska State Parks Miller Point Open House

Due to work and family obligations, I was unable to attend the open house last Tuesday. I've talked to a few people who were there and taken a look at the revised Miller Point plans at the ranger station.
They have copies of all the maps and site plans.

The new plan is definitely an improvement to the earlier plan - it seems to address the concerns raised by some park users by reducing the footprint of the turnaround/ADA parking area below the point.
The KDM article and KMXT coverage seems to indicate a general public acceptance of the new site plan.
Yellow Porcupine's summary of the meeting makes it sound like it was a pretty positive, albeit lightly attended, meeting. I  am impressed that so many of the CAB members were in attendance to hear public comment. 
I'd like to receive comments on the meeting from those who attended.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

The Yellow Porcupine: The Miller Point Trees - Fact vs. Fiction

Link posted with the Yellow Porcupine's permission.  Interesting facts related to the trees in the proposed Miller Point Access Project area.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Draft Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park Preservation Plan‏

This email was forwarded to AFoFASHP:

From: Acevedo, Nicole M (DNR) (nicole.acevedo@alaska.gov)





I realize that Michelle has probably already beat me to this, but I make sure that you know that there is a draft plan posted on the State Park’s website for review; you can find it at http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/ under the heading “Plans Under Review…” Please read through it and send your comments, questions, and concerns regarding this draft plan to either Doug Gasek or myself. If you would like a hard copy mailed to you, please let me know as soon as possible.
We will be hosting a public meeting on Thursday March 11 beginning at 7:00pm at the Bayside Fire Station Training Center, 4606 East Rezanof Drive to discuss the first draft Fort Abercrombie National Historic Landmark Preservation Plan and to receive your comments and suggestions.The announcement is posted at http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/asp/curevnts.htm for your convenience.
You can also submit your comments by responding to this email or you can contact me by telephone or regular mail (number and address listed below). Doug Gasek can be contacted at doug.gasek@alaska.gov or by phone at (907) 269-8726.
Please feel free to pass this on to anyone who may be interested in participating in this project.
Niki Acevedo
Natural Resource Specialist
ADNR, Interpretation and Education
550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 1340
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 269-0429
Fax: (907) 269-8917