DCC opposes a new helicopter mushing venture near Denali

February 17, 2005 Charlie

This proposal by ERA would have put a dog team and support staff on a small glacier near the head of the Yanert Valley. We opposed the project on a variety of grounds, and demanded an EIS. The proposal was dropped.

DCC comments on Proposal for Helimushing from Yanert Valley 2-17-2005

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Denali Citizens Council

1 month ago

The Denali Borough is taking comments on the Community & Outdoor Recreation Plan through November 30. Please take time to weigh in - this seems to be a very useful plan! The plan and comment opportunities are at the Denali Borough website: www.denaliborough.org/index.asp?SEC=3690085B-BD79-40C7-81F6-57DA02C414A8&DE=80906D6C-1C47-4671-92... ... See MoreSee Less

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Denali Citizens Council

2 months ago

Not enough bridge construction in Denali? NPS just received federal money to reconstruct the Ghiglione Bridge which has long been planned. NPS press releases don't seem to be displaying on the NPS website, but here is a link to an AP article: hosted.ap.org/article/f86c8a19145fc4584b0d978b0005e405/bridges-yellowstone-and-denali-parks-are-a... ... See MoreSee Less

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Denali Citizens Council

2 months ago

Thanks to Paul Shearer for pointing us to an article in the fall edition of The Alaskan Contractor which provides a contractor's perspective on the Pretty Rocks bridge project, along with some really great photos of the work in progress. Check it out: ... See MoreSee Less

Pretty Rocks Progress

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In August 2021, the Pretty Rocks landslide shut off access to a portion of Denali Park Road near Polychrome Pass.

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Denali Citizens Council

2 months ago

Building on discussions at our 50th Anniversary Celebration, DCC has asked former board member Erica Watson to to engage local members, supporters, conservationists and community leaders in a conversation that will help us reinvigorate our local grassroots, attract younger members and leaders, and make sure we are working on issues that are locally relevant. We are very excited about this project - read Erica's introduction at the DCC website. denalicitizens.org/2024/10/an-invitation-help-envision-dccs-future/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Caribou and the Arctic on Uncertain Ground | College of Arts and Sciences | University of Alaska Anchorage

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Information about the CAS Community Lecture with Seth Kantner and Paddy Sullivan on October 30, 2024

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