Fort Abercrombie Trails Day Saturday July 30 2011

What: Ft. Abercrombie Trails Day

When: Saturday, July 30^th 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm

Where: Ft. Abercrombie State Park

Description: Bring your friends and family to celebrate and give back to the wonderful trail system at Ft. Abercrombie State Park. Learn about trail construction, help improve a local trail and have fun!

Tools, protective equipment, and technical expertise provided by Island Trails Network. Refreshments provided by Friends of Kodiak State Parks.

For more information contact Ft. Abercrombie at 486-6339. See Attached Flier.

Sponsored by:

Island Trails Network

Kodiak State Parks Citizen Advisory Board

Friends of Kodiak State Parks

Kodiak Trails Plan Meeting Announced

Greetings,

Thanks again for your interest and input so far in helping craft a Trails Plan for the Kodiak Island Borough.  The trails planning team is taking this opportunity to encourage you to attend a public meeting on May 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Northstar School.  At the meeting, we will present the results of trails planning work to date and ask you and other participants to review and comment on the following issues:
·         Trail conditions by geographic area
·         Trail issues and connections by geographic area
·         Trail management and user conflict strategies
·         Trailhead location issues and options

The meeting will include an overview presentation starting at 6:15 followed by opportunities to view and comment on trail maps and other displays.  The meeting will conclude with a summary of next steps at about 8:30 p.m. 

We encourage you to check out the project Web site at www.kodiaktrailsplan.com for more information about these efforts.  You can also use the Web site to leave feedback or contact project staff.  Or you can contact Bud Cassidy, Community Development Director, Kodiak Island Borough, 907-486-9360 or bcassidy@kodiakak.us.  Please feel free to share this message with your friends and family!

Thanks for your continued support for trails planning efforts and we look forward to seeing you on May 18!

Joe Gilpin, Project Manager
Alta Planning + Design
transportation | recreation | innovation
116 N. 10th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-624-6117
www.altaplanning.com

Support for Concept B at Miller Point

After careful consideration including walking the affected areas and studying the drawings and maps in the park office, I am supporting Concept B of the Miller Point Access Project.  We, the public, have had our say and have been heard and Alaska State Parks has adjusted the project accordingly.  It's time to improve access for the elderly and disabled at Miller Point and to move on to other issues.
From what I read on the Stewards of the Buskin River blog and Facebook page, the FAA proposal to extend the north/south runway 1200 feet toward the mouth of the Buskin River is a major concern and one the public should be watching closely.

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.

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