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A reflection of a cold-water dip in Sitka Sound. (Photo by Bethany Goodrich)

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Woven Peoples and Place: We are coming out of the water

For the second year, the Sustainable Southeast Partnership is releasing “Woven” as a printed and digital collection of…

A pile of salmon awaits filleting on May 7, 2022, in Juneau. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

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EPA threatens to step in if Alaska does not update its water pollution limit

Does average Alaskan eat more than a cracker’s worth of fish a day? Answer may have big implications.

This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol where lawmakers have been briefed on a plan state regulators say will allow more flexibility that benefits both businesses and the environment in “Alaska’s unique conditions.” However, some senators expressed skepticism over efforts to take over what are known as “Clean Water Act Section 404” permits. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Alaska seeking a 404 redirect for wetlands development

State wants to take over permitting control from feds, but costs and murky legal questions linger.

Scientists: Southeast Alaska vulnerable to ocean acidification

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Scientists: Southeast Alaska vulnerable to ocean acidification

Old, cold waters part of the threat.

Beth Kerttula, former Alaska State Representative and past Director of the National Oceans Council under President Barack Obama, takes a question at the Mendenhall Valley Glacier Visitor Center for a Fireside Lecture, Jan. 25, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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Former Rep calls attention to ‘frightening’ state of oceans

The messenger was warmly received, the disconcerting message not so much.

Should Juneau revisit water fluoridation? New study renews debate

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Should Juneau revisit water fluoridation? New study renews debate

Decade-old issue flares up again.

Caption Keagan Walker steering the boat to Fritz Cove. (Gabe Donohoe | For Juneau Empire)

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Photos: Fritz Cove skiff ride

I am usually hiking or climbing. This time I wanted to get on the water.